Ramagrama

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The stupa of Ramagrama is located roughly 25 km east of Bhairahawa, in the Nawalparasi District of Nepal.

Site Description

The only undisturbed original stupa containing relics of Lord Buddha. Built in 6th century B.C. and enlarged by being enveloped with bricks subsequently. The site includes adjacent monasteries.[1]

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on May 23, 1996 in the Cultural category.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Ramagrama, the relic stupa of Lord Buddha - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
  2. ↑ Ramagrama, the relic stupa of Lord Buddha - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

References

Ramagrama, the relic stupa of Lord Buddha - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-03.

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