These are the edicts by The king Ashoka on a mass of rock. In sixth edict there is expression of King Ashoka about the welfare of the world. Besides the rock edicts is a rock- cut of the front view of the elephant displaying fine sense of dedication by the artist.
Shanti stupa is a Buddhist Peace Pagoda and is the main attraction for people who believe in Lord Buddha or appreciate detailed artworks or carvings. This is a big white building covered with the dome on top and beautified with intricate carvings on it.
These carvings are elephants processions, reclining Buddha, sleeping beauty, emperor Ashoka giving up on war by offering his sword to lord Buddha and many others. There also stand two pillars like Ashokan pillars on the entry with two lion at the top standing as to guard the lord. The stupa was built by Kalinga Nippon Buddha stupa in collaboration with Japan Buddha Sangha in the year 1970.
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