Ratnagiri True Ratna of Buddhism
Ratnagiri is a wellknown Buddhist holy destination located in the Jajpur district of
Odisha and is indeed a gem. The monastery is crowned on the hilltop for its seclusion,
to provide calm and pure atmosphere which is essential for the monks. Excavation
found stupas and two rectangular monasteries and relates this place back to the history
of 6 – 12 century AD. The location protected the monks and the monastery from
invaders and maintained peace in their life.
When you are at Ratnagiri, you can see this monumental monastery. As you enter, march ahead towards the larger one having a huge door frame designed intricately,
leading to a wide courtyard. Here, you will come across a sanctum housing a
bhumisparsha posed colossal Buddha statue. The entire court is adorned with artifacts
from the excavation. These include a collection of several statues, motifs of floral and
geometrical shape, and Buddha’s heads. Although Buddha never visited Odisha, still
Buddhism is a part of this state from the time of its inception.
Adjacent to the main monastery lies another, comparatively smaller in size and lacking
the exquisiteness and grace when compared to the other and has an inner sanctum that
is empty unlike the other.
Ratnagiri’s highest point is marked by a giant stupa, encircled by small ones. These
small stupas are arranged in different patterns and all other structures cover a large part
of the hilltop. The panoramic view from the top gives you a glimpse of Odisha’s
landscape.
This place is well connected with all types of transportation. The closest airport is
Bhubaneswar Airport, and the nearest Railway Station is Cuttack. The roadways are
directly connected from Cuttack via buses and cabs.
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