Buddha Stupa I & II

Location

The Buddha Stupas here were created for the second Buddhist council that happened here in the 383 BC. Although the exteriors of Buddha Stupa I is not in a great condition, but tells us a lot about the architecture during that period. It is also famous as one eighth of the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha were found here. Another casket was found at the site of Buddha Stupa II, which contained the sacred ashes of Lord Buddha.

Buddha Stupa-I - The exterior of this stupa, which is now in a dilapidated condition, has a plain surface. One-eighth of the sacred ashes of the Lord Buddha were enshrined here in a stone casket.

Buddha Stupa-II - Excavation at this site in 1958 led to the discovery of another casket containing the ashes of the Lord Buddha.