ABOUT THE
Attraction
Mentioned in the writings of the great Chinese traveller, Hiuen Tsang, Vadnagar, located in north Gujarat, was an ancient flourishing town that was often known by names like Chamatkarpur, Anandpur, Snehpur and Vimalpur. The Vadnagar Buddhist monastery, which was discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India, dates back to sometime between the 2nd and 7th centuries AD. It had two ritual stupas and an open central courtyard, which was initially surrounded by nine cells. The arrangement of these cells around the central courtyard makes a pattern that resembles the Swastika. The head of a sandstone statue of Lord Buddha was also discovered here. It is believed that the statue dates back to the 2nd century AD. It portrays a scene of a monkey offering honey to Lord Buddha. There are also black polished ware-shreds inscribed with Brahmi legends like Devshririshi, Shakasya and Dhamma that were discovered here. Vadnagar can be easily accessed from Siddhapur, 42 km away.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Khambhalida Caves
Buddhist caves, dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD, carved out of limestone rocks.
Sana Caves
A group of 62 rock-cut cave shelters on the Sana hill in Gujarat's Amreli district, is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Kadia Dungar Caves
A complex of seven rock-cut caves are located at Kadia Dungar near Zazpor village in Bharuch district of Gujarat. Said to be of the Kshatrap age, they are dated between the 1st and 2nd century AD.