JEELAKARRAGUDEM
Significance : Archaeological Site in Andhra Pradesh
Main Find :Buddhist Stupas
Jeelakarragudem is a village of Guntupalle,
is situated at a distance of 6.4-km from Kamarvarapukota. The place is
situated picturesquely amidst hills. The history of this place dates back
to 200 B.C., when the Buddhist aramas were in existence at the place. The
place was subsequently called Jainuvarigudem after the, Jains.
State Archaeological Department unearthed sometime back Buddhist stupas of
10'(3.05m.) height and 30'(9.14m.) circumference on a hill near-by.
Recently, the department unearthed 12 stupas of 4'(1.22m) height and
30'(9.14m) circumference and a marble stupa besides few articles. Along
with the marble stupa, 6'idols of the Buddha were also found. Thousands of
people visit these Buddhist stupas.
HOW TO GET THERE
Road: Tourists can reach this place from Guntupalle, which is well connected by buses.
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