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Ratnagiri, located about 100 km northeast of Bhubaneswar in the Jajpur district, is one of India's premier excavated Buddhist sites. Flourishing between the 5th and 13th centuries, this ancient monastery complex—along with Udayagiri and Lalitgiri—forms Odisha’s famed "Diamond Triangle" of Buddhist centers.

Key Highlights:-
The Mahastupa: A grand 9th-century brick stupa surrounded by hundreds of smaller votive stupas.Monasteries: Two large monasteries featuring ornately carved green-chlorite stone doorways, a 12-foot-tall Buddha statue, and ancient monastic cells.Dharma Mahakal Temple: Located on the site, this temple was salvaged and restored by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).Sculptures: Home to a treasure trove of artifacts, including Buddha heads, bodhisattvas, and tantric deities.

Essential Visitor Information:-
Distance & Travel Time: Approximately 100 km from Bhubaneswar (roughly 2.5 hours by car via NH16).Entry Fee: ₹5 for Indian nationals; ₹100 for foreign nationals.Site Facilities: The complex houses the ASI Ratnagiri Museum, which displays rare statues, seals, and terracotta antiquities excavated from the site.

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