ललितगिरी
Also known as Ruins of Buddhist temples and images
Lalitagiri () (also known as Nalitagiri) is a major Buddhist complex in the Cuttack district in the Indian state of Odisha. The complex is home to stupas, 'esoteric' Buddha images, and monasteries (viharas), which is the oldest site in the region. Significant finds at this complex include Buddha's relics. Tantric Buddhism was practiced at this site.
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- Religious building.name
- Lalitagiri
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- File:Mahastupha_at_Lalitgiri.jpg
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- Lalitagiri Mahastupa
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- India
- Religious building.location
- India
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- Buddhism
- Religious building.region
- Coastal
- Religious building.state
- Odisha
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- Preserved
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- Lalitgiri Complete.jpg
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