India’s Tallest : Buddha Smriti Stupa is Ready With ₹550 Cr Investment in Bihar’s Vaishali
A major Buddhist heritage site is now ready for inauguration in Bihar’s Vaishali district. The construction work for India’ tallest stone stupa – Buddha Smriti Stupa is now complete. It was developed at a cost of ₹550 crore approximately. It is twice the height of the iconic Sanchi Stupa.
We have covered everything about the Buddha Smriti Stupa in this article with main focus on the architectural design and features of the Stupa. You can use the following Table of Contents to navigate as per your preference:
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Location of Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Smriti Stupa
Vaishali is famous for being the world’s oldest Republic and it is also a very important site in Lord Buddha’s life. Therefore, it is chosen for housing the grand stupa. The Buddha Smriti Stupa is officially named as the “Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Smriti Stupa”. It has been constructed near the sacred Pushkarni pond where Gautama Buddha delivered sermons. The stupa is made over an area of 73 acres. This shows the efforts of Bihar Government towards preserving and promoting Buddhist legacy and tourism in the state.
Architecture and Design Details
The Buddha Smriti Stupa has a height of 33.10 metres which makes it the tallest stone stupa in India. It’s external diameter is approximately 50 metres. It is constructed very uniquely without the use of cement, concrete or bricks. Instead, the stupa is made using 38,500 blocks of pink sandstone which were purchased from Bansi Paharpur in Rajasthan. It is the same material that is used in the construction of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir.
The design of Buddha Smriti Stupa is similar to the historic Sanchi Stupa which is recognizable due to its main entrance arch. It was constructed under the supervision of experts from IIT Delhi’s Rock Mechanics department.
Conclusion
The Buddha Smriti Stupa will add another major monument in Bihar’s architectural legacy. Since it is India’s tallest stone stupa, it is expected to boost the footfall of foreign tourists in Bihar.
If you’re interested in more such upcoming religious tourism projects Bihar, you can read our detailed report on the Maa Janki Janmabhoomi Mandir here.
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