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Dhauli Shanti Stupa – The Legacy of Emperor Ashoka

✅ Why Visit? The site where Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (261 BCE).

Highlights:

• A peace pagoda (Shanti Stupa) built in Japanese-style architecture.
• Nearby Ashokan rock edicts, inscribed in Prakrit & Brahmi script, promoting non-violence.
• Stunning views of the Daya River, said to have turned red due to war casualties.

 Location: 8 km from Bhubaneswar
 Best Time to Visit: October - March