Langudi Buddhist Archaeological Site - Archaeological site in Salepur - Jajapur, India

Pushpagiri (Odia: pusspgiri) was an ancient Indian mahavihara or monastic complex located atop Langudi Hill (or Hills) in Jajpur district of Odisha, India. Pushpagiri was mentioned in the writings of the Chinese traveller Xuanzang (c. 602 - c. 664) and some other ancient sources. Until the 1990s, it was hypothesised to be one or all of the Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udayagiri group of monastic sites, also located in Jajpur district. These sites contain ruins of many buildings, stupas of various sizes, sculptures (many now removed to museums), and other artifacts. However, archaeological excavations conducted at Langudi Hills during 1996-2006 resulted in the discovery of another site, with inscriptions describing the local monastery as puspa sabhar giriya, and identified by the excavators as Pushpagiri. This has now become the general view among scholars. The site has now been made accessible for tourism. The visit of Xuanzang indicates that Pushpagiri was an important Buddhist site in ancient India. Along with Nalanda, Vikramashila, Odantapuri, Takshashila and Vallabhi, it is believed to be a major ancient centre of learning. It flourished between 3rd and 11th centuries CE

Nice place for Nature lovers and Geography, Archaeology and Earth Science Students. Lots of geologists, archeologists and people studying geography, rock formation, soil, valleys, earth, crust structure come here... When I visited the place, a group of geologists were discussing about the rock formation pattern and why that was so, and how the valley may have been formed and other intricate details. River Brahmani flows beside this reserved and protected place. It's kind of a small valley/platue and is green all around with a different kind of vegetation. If you can climb up till the top, the view you would get is outstanding! There is a small rock curving and monuments formed there which is nice... But the view of the nature is the best! There are also lots of goats down the valley and overall an awesome place to stop by!!

Excavation has revealed these historical wonders. Buddhist monuments have revealed proof of past Buddhist settlements at Langudi. Much needs to be explored.

I am a History Teacher in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Ghasipura. Langudi witnesses the past glorious Buddhist site in the Ashokan era. I love it. Small but beautiful sites.

Beautiful place to visit. Best possible time to visit after rain. As a hill site very hot in summer. The site is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.

It's a really abandoned place, I'm suggesting just to avoid this one especially if you are traveling with girls, not a very safe place to visit.

Such a beautiful place

Serene. Calm. And under developed. Visit before they make a museum out of it.