ABOUT THE
Attraction
Locally known as Dhamnar, Dharmrajeshwar in Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, is an ancient Buddhist cave site. The complex houses the ruins of a vihara, stupa and chaityas. These caves are cut into the coarse laterite rock of the Chandanagiri hill. The series of 14 rock-cut Buddhist caves from the 7th century features ruins of a well-planned monastery with more than 70 living quarters, pavilions, meditation halls, stupas and images of Lord Buddha and his disciples. It also has large statues of the Buddha in the nirvana mudra.
The nearest prominent city is Mandsaur, 106 km away.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Deur Kothar
Deur Kothar is an archaeological site known for Buddhist stupas that were discovered in 1982. These stupas date back to the Mauryan dynasty and were declared a monument of national importance in 1988.
Sanchi
Praised as the oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence, its monolithic pillars, stupas, palaces, temples and monasteries all spread Buddha’s philosophy through their art and architecture.
Kaushambi
Located in Uttar Pradesh, Kaushambi was one of the places Lord Buddha had visited during his travels and have given many sermons.