My trip to the spectacular Buddhist establishment of Ratnagiri was a lifetime experience. The three day visit to this region of the Odisha Buddhist circuit introduces me to the times when Buddhist was spreading in this part of the state. Referred as the “hill of jewel”, Ratnagiri is one of the most tranquil destinations located in the state of Odisha, also known as Ratnagiri Buddhist Circuit.
The very first sight that one comes across here of the tranquil environs and ruins from the ancient times really caught my attention. One of the another fact that I had been beguiled by this region was that fact that the excavations here had brought to limelight some of the spectacular establishments, Stupa at Ratnagiri and other findings dating back to centuries. Apart from being one of the famous archeological sites, this Ratnagiri jajpur – Buddhist Pilgrimage also attracts numerous Followers and learners of Buddhism. As I stepped out of my cab, the lovely aura of the region really spell bounded me. All that you can bask here is the ultimate tranquility that takes away all your blues.
The Ratnagiri Museum that houses some of the most precious findings unearthed from here such as Buddha’s images, stupas, votive stupas, terracotta seals & figures, Chhatras, finials, flowers etc. The museum comprises four galleries and each one house antiquities and architectural remains from the Ratnagiri excavation sites. So if you wish to catch a glimpse of the excavatory findings and the Ratnagiri Stupas, then this museum is the perfect place for you