Buddhist Monastery Ruins - Historical place museum in Vadnagar - Mahesana, India

A very ancient place at Vadnagar about 2750 years old.Those who are interested in archaeology and history must visit this place during life. It is desirable to hire a learned guide to know in details of the place. It is made known that about 1000 Buddha lady sadhvis were staying here.

Historical place in Vadnagar maintained by Government of Bharat

After finding the Buddhist Monastery Ruins in Vadnagar, it has been established that this region was once thriving as important Buddhist center. The excavated structures resemble Buddhist monastic cells. This was mentioned in the written accounts of Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang. As per this account, there were ten Buddhist monasteries flourishing in Anandpura, which is known as Vadnagar in present time. The structure as a whole is a big square complex with verandah and cells. These are believed to be built in three different phases in the history. These complexes have water management systems for utilization of canals. 4000 antiquities have been discovered during the excavation. The stupas, a large number of Mediterranean pottery like amphora and 1200 silver and copper coins from different ages have been found here. The artifacts found suggest that Vadnagar was connected to the famous Silk Route for cross-border trade. The arrangement of the cells around the central courtyard creates swastika like pattern. However, for the layman it looks like damaged brick house and not a very important historical place or thriving international trading market. Curious tourists have started visiting this place. It is believed that Vadnagar was much bigger and densely populated during the medieval period than it is now. One must visit this place when they are around here.

A rare treat for archeology nerds. You can look down upon Buddhist ruins from 675 CE. A few complaints: there's poor ventilation and no fans for the workers, there's no signage... finding this place was difficult. While in town also check out the Kirti Toram and Taranga caves

You should visit this place once It's recalled us that many years ago we are so civilized and very intelligent in architecture field

Great Historic place but more escavation required for full monestry

This place is the best way to get some interesting Buddhist history at Vadnagar. Here, the old precious coins and mudras are found. At this place we can experience the heavenly peace just because It is the part of Buddhist monastry and civilization a long time ago.

Buddhist Monastery belonging to the 2nd-7th century AD, within the fortified area of Vadnagar. The monastery had two votive stupas and an open central courtyard around which initially nine cells were constructed. The arrangement of cells around the central courtyard creates a swastika-like pattern.