Dhauli or Dhauligiri is a hill located on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.
Significance
Dhauli is known for “Dhauli Santi Stupa“, a peace pagoda monument built by Japan Budhha Sangha and Kalinga Nippon Budhha Sangha.[1][2][3][4][5]
Dhauli Hill is widely believed to be the site of the Kalinga War, a major historical event that led to a transformation in Emperor Ashoka’s life and his subsequent adoption of Buddhism.[6]
Dhauli Giri Hills hold cultural and historical significance as an important center of Buddhist heritage, attracting visitors and researchers interested in the legacy of Emperor Ashoka and the spread of Buddhism in the region.[7]
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Shanti stupa Dhauli -
Picture of Dhauli Light and Sound Show -
Lion Sculpture at the entrance of Dhauli Shanti Stupa -
Light and sound show in Dhaulagiri -
Sleeping Buddha statue at Dhauli Shanti Stupa -
Lion Sculpture at the entrance of Dhauli Shanti Stupa
References
- ^ “Odisha Tourism : Dhauligiri”. odishatourism.gov.in. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Chowdhary, Charu (25 December 2018). “Dhauli Hills in Odisha is Home to The Stunning Shanti Stupa And More | India.com”. www.india.com. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ “Shanti Stupa”. The Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ “Floristic Diversity Assessment of Dhauligiri Hill and its Adjoining Areas of Bhubaneswar City, Odisha”. ResearchGate. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Urmi: The Journal of the Odisha Society of Americas 49th Convention: For Annual Convention Held in 2017 at Dearborn, Michigan. Odisha Society of the Americas. p. 57.
- ^ “Kalinga War and its impact on Ashoka”. India Video. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
- ^ “Dhauli Giri Hills: Opening Hours, Distance, Best Time to Visit & Entry Fees”. Retrieved 30 March 2026.