Dhauli
Hill of Odisha, India
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Dhauli or Dhauligiri is a hill located on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.
Country
IndiaState
OdishaDistrict
Khordha| Dhauli | |
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| Dhauligiri | |
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| Geography | |
  Location within Odisha | |
Country | India |
State | Odisha |
District | Khordha |
Significance
Kalinga War
Dhauli Hill is widely believed to be the site of the Kalinga War, a major historical event that led to a transformation in Emperor Ashoka’s life and his subsequent adoption of Buddhism.[1]
Santi Stupa
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Dhauli also known for "Dhauli Santi Stupa", a peace pagoda monument built by Japan Budhha Sangha and Kalinga Nippon Budhha Sangha in 1972.[2][3][4][5][6]
Dhauli Giri Hills hold cultural and historical significance as an important center of Buddhist heritage, attracting visitors and researchers interested in the legacy of Emperor Ashoka and the spread of Buddhism in the region.[7]
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