Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa (Buddhist Temple), off Bhubaneswar - Puri National Highway in the state of Odisha, India.
Dhauligiri is 7 Km from Bhubaneswar. The last 2 kms is a steep drive on a hillock.
The word 'shanti' in the name suggests peace. Since King Ashoka adopted the path of peace and tranquility and resorted to Buddhism, he laid the foundation of Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa at a place which is known for the end of Kalinga War. Here, one finds the edict of Lord Budddha which is visited by numerous Buddhist devotees.
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