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Dhauligiri

A Monument That Celebrates & Conveys The Message of Peace.

About

The Dhauli Shanti Stupa or the Peace Pagoda as it is known was built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in 1972. Built on the site where the famous Kalinga War was fought, the Dhauli Stupa commemorates the mission of peace that the Kalinga War achieved. Noted historian Shri. Ramesh Prasad Mohapatra aptly said - “The political history of mankind in reality is a history of wars and no war has ended with so successful a mission of peace for the entire war-torn humanity as the war of Kalinga”.

Any article on Dhauli Shanti Stupa is incomplete without a brief on the Kalinga War- recorded as one of the bloodiest wars ever fought in the annals of the history of mankind.

Kalinga War

The war was believed to have been fought in 261 BC. The reason for Ashoka invading Kalinga were primarily two things

1. Kalinga was a prosperous land governed by valiant fiercely independent feudal chiefs and had no organized army as such.

2. None other than Chandragupta Maurya had failed to invade Kalinga. According to popular legend the Daya River which meanders along the Dhauli hill turned red due to blood spilled on it from the battlefield.

According to popular legend the Daya River which meanders along the Dhauli hill turned red due to blood spilled on it from the battlefield. The carvings in the Udayagiri caves located at Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar denotes that even women and teenagers took to the battle to defend their motherland. So fierce was the battle that it left Ashoka bewildered and he transformed from Chanda Ashoka (war mongering Ashoka) to Dharma Ashoka (peace loving Ashoka). Sadly the record books don’t have any mention about the commander of the Kalinga Army.

The light and sound show elucidating the travails of Ashoka is a must watch.

Festival

The Kalinga Dhauli Mahotsav –The three day festival usually held in the month of February features a heady mix of classical music, classical dance and martial art dance forms. The festival is organized by the Odisha Tourism Department and features some of the legendary musicians, dancers and popular martial art dance forms from across the country. There is no entry fee attached to the festival.

See to Believe

Below is a visual treat of Dhauligiri. Enjoy the immersive experience and experience the 360 degree views and virtual tours which are soon going to enhance your visual journey!

Trails/ Packages Covering Dhauligiri

Like what you see? Looking to have a well-rounded experience in Odisha? Presenting a list of some curated, pre-packaged tours covering some of the most coveted destinations in Odisha. Browse and see details of the trail/package which interests you the most. Reach out to the Department of Tourism (DoT) recognized travel agents, who are here to provide you with some memorable experiences and moments.

Stay

There's a variety of options for you to stay at. From Star Rated Hotels, Eco Tour Nature Camps equipped with state of the art swiss tents and facilities to OTDC Government Hotels, Bed Breakfasts and Homestays to choose from. Browse the list below to choose your preferred accomodation

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Eco Retreat Konark

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Eco Retreat Satkosia

Baliput,Satkosia

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Eco Retreat Bhitarkanika

Nalitapatia,Bhitarkanika

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Eco Retreat Daringbadi

Daringbadi

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Eco Retreat Hirakud

Hirakud

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Essentials Cheat Sheet

Nearby Destinations

Wish to make the best of your trip to Dhauligiri ? Make sure your itinerary covers these below must-see destinations close to Dhauligiri.Most of these are highly coveted on every tourists bucket list and can be reached from Dhauligiri in a matter of hours. We have found 10 such places close to Dhauligiri that will maximize your Experience-Odisha!

Getting There

  • Nearest Railway Station-Bhubaneswar
  • Nearest Airport Bhubaneswar-Bhubaneswar
  • OTDC organises conducted tours www.panthanivas.com to Dhauli, alternately you can hire a radio taxi or auto to the site.

Find a Travel Agency/Tour Operator

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