Visit to Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Information about Dhauli Shanti Stupa, Timings, History, Light and Sound show and How to reach from Bhubaneswar Railway Station and Airport with route Map.

Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Dhauli hills are located on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha. It is a hill with vast open space adjoining it, and has major Edicts of Ashoka engraved on a mass, by the side of the road leading to the summit of the hill.

History of Dhauli

Dhauli hill is presumed to be the area where the Kalinga War was fought.

The Rock Edicts found here include Nos. I-X, XIV and two separate Kalinga Edicts. In Kalinga Edict VI, he expresses his concern for the "welfare of the whole world".

The rock-cut elephant above the Edicts is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha. The stone elephant shows the animal's foreparts only, though it has a fine sense of form and movement. It is considered as one of the few remains of Mauryan art.

Ashoka had a special weakness for Dhauli, where the battle was fought. The Daya river is said to have turned red with the blood of the many deceased after the battle, and enabled Ashoka to realize the magnitude of horror associated with war.

He saw to it that Dhauli became an important centre of Buddhist activities. He built several chaityas, stupas and pillars there.

He got abodes excavated for the recluse, instructions inscribed for officials, expounded the main principles of dandaniti (strict enforcement of laws) for the public, provided special status to his new kingdom including the stupas at Dhauli.

On the top of the hill, a dazzling white peace pagoda has been built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in the 1970s.

The nearby region also houses Ashokan edicts and possibly a Stupa at Bhaskareshwar temple at Tankapani road as arglars.

The Dhauligiri hills also has an ancient Shiva temple which is the place for mass gathering during Shiva Ratri Celebrations.

Dhauli Shanti Stupa Timings

It is Opening at 6.AM and Closing at 6.PM everyday and it is not closed on any public Holidays.

Light and Sound show at Dhauli

• What about Dhauli light and sound show?

It show is a 3D mapping video project which is describing the life and struggles of King Ashok and about the Kalinga War.

• Entry fee

Rs 25 for adults and Rs 10 for students

• Timings

7:00 PM to 7:35 PM and from 7:45 PM to 8:20 PM every day except Mondays.

Location of Dhauli Shanti Stupa

It is located at Dhauli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752104.

Dhauli Shanti Stupa Distance from Bhubaneswar Railway Station

Distance between Dhauli Shanti Stupa to Bhubaneswar Railway Station is approximately 13.3 Kilometers. It takes 25 to 29 minutes in the fastest route journey from Bhubaneswar Railway Station to reach Dhauli Shanti Stupa.

Dhauli Shanti Stupa Distance from Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar

Distance between Dhauli Shanti Stupa to Biju Patnaik International Airport is approximately 13.8 Kilometers and It takes approx 25 minutes in the fastest route as seen in the Guided map below..