BHUVANESWAR
The Hari-Hara Kshetra

THE PEACE PAGODA

Maul, lying at a distance of six km. presents historical evidences of its sanctity. The great Kalinga war proclaiming that Dharma Vijaya is superior to Digvijaya - the conquest of hearts is greater than lands was fought here by Asoka the immortal marshal-monk-monarch and peerless champion of Buddhism. That immutable truth engraved on massive rocks lies here, drawing the visitors on kneels without exception. A Santistupa was constructed at the instance of Japan Nippon Buddha sanga bends the heads of visitors in reverential bow.

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