Why in news The State government has decided to make Sankaram, a popular Buddhist archaeological site , the headquarters of Anakapalli dis...
Why in news
The State government has decided to make Sankaram, a popular Buddhist archaeological site, the headquarters of Anakapalli district.
As the village has a rich history and also has revenue lands, the State government has decided to construct a permanent building for the Anakapalli District Collectorate (ADC) here, and has identified 25 acres of revenue land .
The place Sankaram related to?
Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are two Buddhism rock-cut caves on adjacent hillocks, situated near a village called Sankaram.
Anakapalle of ancient Kalinga.
In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
The sites are believed to date between 4th and 9th Century A.D, when Buddhism is the majority religion of Sankaram.
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