Vadnagar Buddhist Monastery
Mehsana
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Brief History
The recent excavations have brought to light a Buddhist Monastery belonging to the 2nd-7th century AD, within the fortified area of Vadnagar. The monastery had two votive stupas and an open central count yard around which initially nine cells were constructed. The arrangement of cells around the central courtyard creates a swastika-like pattern.
How to Reach
By Road
Mehsana (47 km), Ahmedabad (111 km). Local Transport: Non-metered auto rickshaws.
By Train
Siddhpur is a railway station on Ahmedabad – New Delhi railway line, 42 km from Vadnagar.
By Air
Nearest airport is in Ahmedabad (111 km).
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