Introduction
Popularly known as Manik Vehera, the history of this monastery is not known. But
according to the architectural features, it could date back to the 8 – 9 centuries
A.D. This monastery has a terraced layout and consists of a stupa, a Bodhi – tree
shrine, image houses, refectory monk’s dispensary and cells. Built on a high terrace
surrounded by a high wall the stupa here is of a rare type. The relief terracotta
tablets of squatting lions decorating the plinth and the carved stone door – frame
of the projected entrance are the special features of this stupa.
Key
- Stupa
- Bodhi – tree shrine
- Image houses
- Refectory
- Monks’ Dispensary
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