Dhauli Santi Stupa

The Peace Pagda is another name for Dhauligiri’s Shanti Temple. Dhauligiri is located 7 kilometres from Bhubaneswar. From Bhubaneswar to Puri, one passes by Shanti Temple. The term itself connotes calm thanks to the word “shanti.” King Ashoka built the Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa at the site where the Kalinga War came to a close because he embraced Buddhism and the road of peace and tranquilly. The Buddha’s edict can be found here and is frequently viewed by Buddhist followers.

Dhauli Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist monument located on a hilltop in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar city, in the eastern state of Odisha, India. The stupa is a significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists and is believed to mark the spot where Emperor Ashoka, after witnessing the carnage of the Kalinga War, renounced violence and embraced Buddhism.

The stupa was built in the early 1970s under the direction of the Japanese Buddhist monk Nichidatsu Fujii, founder of the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order. The stupa is 22.8 meters high and 28.3 meters in diameter and is adorned with bright yellow and white hues, depicting the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism.

The Dhauli Shanti Stupa is a symbol of peace and non-violence and attracts visitors from all over the world who come to pay homage to the great emperor and his teachings. The stupa also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular tourist destination.