When to go
- Time of day
- Open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Spiritual PlaceBuddhist hilltop shrine
Pragyagiri Buddha Statue
East-facing statue of the Buddha on Pragyagiri hill at Dongargarh, reached by 225 steps
Photo: Dvellakat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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01 — The story
The story
The statue of Gautama Buddha on Pragyagiri, a hill about 1,000 feet high at Dongargarh in Rajnandgaon district, is a place of prayer and quiet reflection with wide views from the top. The figure faces east and is carved with a calm expression meant to convey wisdom and compassion.
A climb of 225 steps leads to the summit, opening up views of the country below on the way. At the top are a vihara for meditation and gardens to sit in. The site welcomes visitors of any faith; early morning and evening are the favoured times to go, and Buddha Purnima brings large gatherings. The Bamleshwari temple at Dongargarh and Kharkhara Dam are nearby.
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02 — About
About Pragyagiri Buddha Statue
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We’re still writing about Pragyagiri Buddha Statue: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest railway station: Rajnandgaon Railway Station.
Where it is
Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
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