Andhra Pradesh: Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex to be rebuilt

Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex will be developed as an international tourist destination, Andhra Presh Minister of Tourism Shri Muttamchetti Srinivasa Rao anunced on Tuesday. Minister visited site on Monday and examined ancient Buddhist stupa that h collapsed due to heavy and continuous rains.

Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex to be rebuilt

" Hon'ble Minister of State for Tourism, Shri Muttamchetti Srinivasa Rao examined ancient Buddhist stupa. It will explore causes of wreck and rebuild pillar," said a tourism ministry statement. stupa is to be rebuilt and a new lawn will be built for tourists. 

"We will soon revate stupa. I spoke to Archaeology Director Vani Mohan, IAS. I asked her to put up a file for permanent reconstruction of this stupa. It was previously reconstructed four years ago but it could t survive," Minister said in a press conference.

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Minister also accused previous Governments of corruption in rebuilding site. He said that he h asked for an enquiry into corruption rampant in reconstruction of historic monuments. "I am fortunate eugh to be MLA of this area and Minister of Archaeology. We will develop Thotlakona as an international tourist destination," he said. 

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A portion of Stupa crumbles due to heavy rain

A portion of  famous stupa came crumbling down after incessant rains in region on Friday October 25. Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex is situated on a hill near Bheemunipatnam about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Presh, India. site came to light during an aerial survey by  Indian Navy for setting up a naval base. After its discovery, major excavations have been conducted by Andhra Presh State Archaeology Department from 1988 to 1993. excavations established existence of a Hinayana Buddhist complex which flourished 2000 years ago.

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(With ANI inputs)