Kesaria Stupa
Kesariya stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Kesariya, located at a distance of 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Patna, in the East Champaran district of Bihar, India. Construction of the stupa at this site began in the 3rd century BCE. Kesariya Stupa has a circumference of almost 400 feet (120 m) and a height of about 104 feet (32 m).
| Kesariya Stupa | |
|---|---|
Panorama of Kesariya Stupa | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Theravada Buddhism |
| Status | Preserved |
| Location | |
| Location | Kesaria, East Champaran district, Bihar, India |
Location in Bihar, India Kesaria Stupa (Bihar) | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Geographic coordinates | 26.334140°N 84.854762°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Stupa |
| Style | Buddhist |
| Specifications | |
| Height (max) | 32 metres (105 feet) |
| Materials | brick |
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