Ramgram Stupa Reveals Untouched Buddha Relic Site After Archaeological Survey in Maharajganj
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News18 Hindi•03/12/2025
Ramgram Stupa Reveals Untouched Buddha Relic Site After Archaeological Survey in Maharajganj
- •Ramgram in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, is the world's only untouched stupa, significant for Buddhists.
- •The site contains an eighth of Buddha's ashes, buried in an urn by the Koliya community after his Mahaparinirvana.
- •The Archaeological Survey of India conducted a month-and-a-half-long excavation at Ramgram last year.
- •Efforts are being made to develop Ramgram, including road widening and construction to improve access.
- •Ramgram hosts several Buddhist religious events annually, attracting visitors from Maharajganj and beyond.
Why it matters: Ramgram's untouched stupa preserves a unique Buddhist heritage, attracting global pilgrims.
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