Buddhist Stupa - Archaeological museum in Ghantasala - Krishna, India

It is a tomb shaped stupa in Ghantasala opposite to the ASI museum. There have been many more Buddist remains that have been found in this village as it is said be influenced by buddism ages ago. During Buddha purnima many monks from Himachal throng to the village to perform the poojas.

It's an amazing place, it shows Our Indian greatness, ancient technology, so many things misinterpreted and not thought in our schooling. See each of relics with a little bit of creativity and curiosity which will invoke your wisdom and opens 3rd eye. After visiting this place you definitely proud of our mothers land, our technology and culture etc... spend a day to witness our rich history.. you never feel regret for your time and money spent for this visit... If you like my review and pics don't forget to like it... it's an encouragement to post many interesting reviews... thanks

Ghantasala having rich historical Hindu temples, Buddha Stupa and also home town for ancestors of Telugu Legendary Singer Sri Ghantasala. Temple and Stupas are well maintained and worth visit. It is important place for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Centuries ago, this stupa was built by Buddhists. Surprisingly, they have used bricks to make this stupa. Last year, we went to "Guntupalli Buddhist caves" which were located near Dwarka tirumala. Almost similar structures on top of the hills. We have lot of history to transfer to our next generations. Atleast, government initiated to taking care. We also should feel to take some responsibility. I salute to Ghantasala people, who have struggled for decades to keep this monument like this.

The Buddhist Arama in Ghantasala, a village 65 kms. away from Vijayawada town in Krishna district was a prosperous sea - borne trade center and a port town first reported by Boswell(1870-71). It is located 20 kms. away from Machilipatnam railway station. Several mounds locally known as Yennammapadu, Kotadibba, yielded fragments of a sila Mandapa, inscribed slabs, ayaka pillars and Buddha images, along with Satavahana and Roman coins. A hoard of Kshatrapa coins was also reported from this place, now kept in the state Museum, Hyderabad. According to an inscription Upasika Bodhisiri, wife of a Mahanavika (Master Mariner) donated an ayaka Stambha to the Mahachaitya and built a Silamandapa at the eastern gate of the Mahachaitya at kantakasaila (Ghantasala)during the Ikshvaku times 3rd century A.D The mound (112mts dia and 23ft. high)was first excavated by A. Rea, which brought to light the structural remnants of a Mahachaitya. The plan of the Stupa is very interesting , as it resembles in plan those of the Stupas of Bhattiprolu and Nagarjuna konda, built on wheel shape with ayaka platforms and pradakshinapatha. The occurrence of fragments of limestone panels, such as coping stones and railing pillars, decorated with garland- bearing dwarfs around the Stupa now displayed in the site Museum suggests that the Stupa was enclosed with railing like the Stupa of Amaravathi. Recent excavations brought to light several lime stone panels depicting the great events of Buddhas life and Jataka stories representing Mandhata, Chmpeyya, Sibi and Vessantara. The site is datable to the 1st century B.C- 3rd Century A.D. based on the inscriptions of the early Satavahanas and the Ikshvakus. Antiquities and Buddhist sculptural panels recovered from Ghantasala excavations are displayed in the Site Museum.

It is horse shoe shaped stupa found only here in entire world. It's great to see this stupa. It was built in 1-2 Century A.D.

Not much to see around here. Can get really hot during afternoon. There is a sort of a museum in front which has some ancient buddhist statues.

It is a tomb shaped stupa in Ghantasala opposite to the ASI museum. There have been many more Buddist remains that have been found in this village as it is said be influenced by buddism ages ago. During Buddha purnima many monks from Himachal throng to the village to perform the poojas.