Nagarjunakonda, Buddhist archaeological complex in Guntur district, India
The excavated site contains Buddhist stupas, monasteries, and temples spread across an island formed by the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam construction.
Named after Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna, the site flourished during the 2nd century CE as a major learning center attracting students from China and Sri Lanka.
The archaeological museum displays numerous Buddhist sculptures, inscriptions, and architectural elements recovered from submerged locations during excavations in the 1950s.
Access to Nagarjunakonda requires a ferry ride from the mainland, with boats departing regularly from the shore of Nagarjuna Sagar Lake.
Thirty Buddhist monasteries discovered at the site were carefully relocated to higher ground before the valley was flooded by the dam construction.
Location: Guntur district
GPS coordinates: 16.52032,79.23930
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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