Bojjannakonda, Buddhist rock-cut caves in Sankaram, India.
The rock-cut caves of Bojjannakonda contain multiple monolithic stupas, prayer halls, and meditation chambers carved into the natural hillside formations.
Archaeological excavations in 1906 revealed ancient artifacts including copper coins from the Eastern Chalukya period and a gold coin from Samudragupta's reign.
The caves display architectural elements from three distinct periods of Buddhism: Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, representing the evolution of Buddhist practices.
Located 26 kilometers from Visakhapatnam via NH16 highway, the site remains open throughout the year with no entrance fees for visitors.
A central cave features sixteen pillars surrounding a monolithic stupa, with a carved chhatra on the ceiling connected to the stupa's summit.
Location: Visakhapatnam district
Architectural style: rock-cut architecture
GPS coordinates: 17.71000,83.01610
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:44
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