Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri, lying in the Jajpur district in the state of Orissa, is a famous Buddhist religious destination. The spot contains many significant Buddhist sculptures scattered around in the hillside. Some excavations have related the history of Ratnagiri to 6th Century AD and the Gupta Dynasty.
According to an excavation of a vast monastery at Ratnagiri, it dates back to the Mahayana sect, and the kings including Ashoka and others of the Gupta dynasty propagated Buddhism in this region. Several other clues of Buddhism – like the Monastery, Stupas, Chaityas, etc. – are found in the region. Ratnagiri is known as a remarkable destination of learning for the Budhism of Tantric cult – known as Vajrayana. As hinted by Tibetan Buddhist texts, Kalchakrayana also bloomed considerably in the region.
Location
Ratnagiri is located in Jajpur district of the East Indian state of Orissa, 100 km from Bhubaneswar. The gorgeous destination is enclosed by rivers – Mahanadi, Brahmani, Kimiria and Birupa – from all the sides.Major Attractions
The Stupas
The Monasteries

The Motifs

How to Access
Ratnagiri is well-connected by air, rail and road transport. Its nearest airport is Bhubaneswar networked to all the important cities across India. Its closest Railway Station is Cuttack, 70 km far from Ratnagiri and networked with major stations in the country. Ratnagiri can be reached by road from Cuttack through direct and regular buses running between the two places.