Lalitagiri Buddhist Complex
Lalitagiri is also known as Naltigiri is a major Buddhist complex in the Indian state of Odisha comprising major stupas, 'esoteric' Buddha images, and monasteries (viharas), one of the oldest sites in the region, Significant finds at this complex include Buddha's relics. Tantric Buddhism was practiced at this site. Together with the Ratnagiri and Udayagiri sites not far away, Lalitagiri is part of the "Diamond Triangle". It used to be thought that one or all of these were the large Pushpagiri Vihara known from ancient records, but this has now convincingly located at a different site.
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Buddhist Stupa locally termed as Viratrajgadde or Erradibba is located in between Nelakondapalli and Mujjigudem villages. Excavations brought to light a Mahastupa, Monastic complex and other objects such as miniature Votive Stupa, a Bronze icon of Avalokitesvara, Idols of Buddha besides Pottery, Beads and Bangles and Coins of Ikshvaku and Vishnukundini periods. The plan of the Stupa consists of a series of concentric circular walls of brick, cut across by radiating spokes starting from the massive central hub. The main components are lower pradakshinapatha, circular drum (vedica) with ayaka platforms and a dome.