Kauvadol Hill is located in Manpur, India. It's address is X2WG+4G5, Kuri Saray, Agamkuya, Bihar 804403, India.
X2WG+4G5, Kuri Saray, Agamkuya, Bihar 804403, India
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Where is Kauvadol Hill?
Kauvadol Hill is located at: X2WG+4G5, Kuri Saray, Agamkuya, Bihar 804403, India.
What are the coordinates of Kauvadol Hill?
Coordinates: 24.9952682, 85.0263704
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2022-11-24 11:00:33 GMT
The Kauvadol or Kawa-Dol is a small group of perpendicular granite rock on the top of the peak of the mountain situated about 4 Kilometers south-west of the Barabar Hills in Belaganj Block in Gaya District of Bihar. It is located 24 km from the district headquarters in Gaya.
The group of rocks situated about 500ft high of a mountain separate from the main group of Hills got its name from a local legend, that a huge block of stone was once lying so well balanced on the existing pinnacle of the hill that it used to rock when a crow alighted on it. But no evidence can prove this statement.
The place was founded by Francis Buchanan in 1811. Later many historians like Alexander Cunningham, joseph David Beglar and many more.
The place is famous among people for its Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic importance. And especially for its connection to the Oscar award.
The term ‘Kawa-Dol’ is mentioned several times by E.M. Forster in his novel ‘A Passage to India’. On which the film of the same name was made in 1984 and was given many awards, including Oscar.
Below the mountain are the ruins of an ancient Vihara which is believed to be of Silabhadra he was the headmaster of Nalanda university and the tutor of the famous 7th-century Chinese Buddhist scholar Xuanzang.
There is also an 8 ft tall Buddha statue in Bhoomisparsh in a small shrine of the Pala period, dating from the 8th-9th centuries.
The Vihar was first excavated in 1902 Then 13 pillars and a Mandapa were found there. Now we can find 8 standing pillars in good condition.
Recently, Patna ASI circle excavated the place and found some more pillars, pottery, and walls. The bricks of the walls can be attributed to the Gupta and Pala period.
The whole mountain is carved into the rock walls. On the rocks of the northern and eastern faces of Kawa-Dol hill, numerous figures representing mostly Hindu deities like Mahishasuramardini Durga, Hara-Gauri Ganesa, Gauri Shankar, etc. The sculptures may be assigned to a period between 800 to 1200 A.D.
Idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are scattered all over the village Even the pillars used for the foundation of many houses also appear to be quite ancient.
There is a tomb of Miran Shah Hasam Uddin a few walks away from the Buddhist vihara. Which is very famous among locals. Historians like Francis Buchanan and Alexander Cunningham have mentioned this tomb in their journals. They have also mentioned some carved pillars used in the tombs which are taken from the Vihara.
Sadly, most people have no idea of this village with historical, religious, and archaeological importance.
2024-01-11 16:03:07 GMT
Beautiful scenic site and worth visiting to see the ruins of Buddhist monasteries on the top of the hills and Shunyagar ( Place of solitude).
2022-12-10 03:24:20 GMT
Amazing Place With full With Historical and Natural value, Must visit it is Ancient Shilabhadra Monastery and Ruins of Vihara and Rock cut art.
2020-05-07 11:19:19 GMT
Beautiful hill with surrounding villages,Quri sarai,Samaspur and so on. Historical place for ancient or very early age Budhha's statue of carved stones there.❤
2018-03-20 10:18:46 GMT
Wonderful
2018-08-03 10:30:59 GMT
Beautiful place to visit....
2022-12-23 19:42:14 GMT
Nice
2022-12-13 10:00:08 GMT
The best place
2019-12-03 16:02:01 GMT
Mubarak hunter
2017-02-27 10:22:30 GMT
Historical place
2020-11-19 15:45:01 GMT
Nice place
2017-03-13 07:34:08 GMT
historicl place
2023-07-12 13:39:44 GMT
यहां आकर अच्छा अनुभव प्राप्त होता है हमारे इतिहास के बारे में लेकिन साथ साथ इस बात का दुख भी होता है की हमारी संस्कृति से जुड़े इन अवशेषों को संरक्षित करने के लिए सरकार कोई योगदान नहीं दे रही है यहां की और भी कई प्राचीन अवशेष देखने के बाद तो यही लगता है की सरकार को हमारे मंदिरों पर कब्जा करना बंद कर देना चाहिए क्योंकि हमारे मंदिरों से निकला पैसा सभी के काम आता है मगर हिंदुओ के काम नहीं आता
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