New Delhi, India — At least 19 Buddhist sites, including two from the second and third centuries A.D, in Krishna district will be developed into prominent tourist destinations with Japanese help.
The sites that will be covered in the first phase of the tourism project are Salihundam, Ramateerthaalu, Bojjanakonda, Guntupalli, Adumuru, Jaggayyapeta, Gummudigudeam, Alluru, Ghantasala, Amaravathi and Nagarjunakonda.
Buddha Statue
The government is also planning to install a Buddha statue at Ghantasala. “A standing Buddha statue found at Ghantasala is now kept in display at a museum in Paris. A replica of the statue will be installed soon at Gantasala,” Mr. Buddha Prasad added.
Puja performed
Buddhist monk Binteji performed a special puja in the Buddhism tradition at Penneramma in Ghantasala in the presence of ASI officials and locals on Wednesday. The monk also performed a special puja on the Buddhist Stupa at the ASI museum here.
– Source : www.buddhistchannel.tv