Way For ard ……….

Workshop for Architects, Planners, Conservators & Restorers.

Visit to Gujarat by International Delegation of Senior Buddhist Leaders and Opinion

Makers.

Visit to Buddhism influenced countries on the globe by the committee members.

Committees to be set up:-

Study & Research Committee.

Technical / implementation Committee

Buddhist Circuit Development & Promotion Committee

Making of Video graphic Presentations:-

Buddhist Heritage & History of Gujarat

Buddha Relics & other excavation at Devni Mori

Grand Relics Vihara at Devni Mori

Buddhist Circuit

Development,

Gujarat

G u j a r a t P a v i t r a Y a t r a d h a m V i k a s B o a r d

G o v e r n m e n t o f G u j a r a t

www.yatradham.gujarat.gov.in

1. Buddhist Monastery,

Vadnagar

2. Buddhist Monastery,

Taranga Hills

3. Talaja Hills, Talaja

4. Sana caves, Shana Vankiya

5. Asoka Edict, Junagadh

6. Baba Pyare, Junagadh

7. Uparkot caves, Junagadh

8. Buddhist Destination, Devni

Mori

9. Buddhist Caves, Khambhalida

10. Siyot Caves, Sayra

11. Kadia Dungar Caves, Bharuch

12. Buddhist Caves, Prabhas

Patan

The ision is to create De -ni-Mori as World Class

Spiritual and Di ine Buddhist Destination.

Journey so Far ……….

Vision of the Project.

Commencement of the Project.

Involvement of Government of Gujarat.

Association with International Buddhist Confederation.

International Buddhist Confederation delegation to Site.

M.O.U. with International Buddhist Confederation.

Allotment of initial fund.

Presentation to His Holiness Dalai Lama & Mahanayakas of Sri Lanka.

Formation of the Committee for Buddhist Destination circuit development across the

State of Gujarat.

Buddhist Circuit of Gujarat

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A + B

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SHYAMAL

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SITE FOR

FUTURE

EXPANSION

SITE

BEING

DEVELOP

ED

DIVISION OF SITE

Area (D): 1,82,718m2

Area (C): 62,285m2

Area (A + E): 78,242m2

Allocated Land

Site Overview:There are five places in the

world where body relics of

Lord Buddha have been

found. One of them is Devni

Mori, Shamlaji , Gujarat,

India. Excavation of the

stupa brought to light an

inscribed casket which

contained relics of Buddha.

The inscription clearly

mentions that the casket

contains bodily relics of

Buddha. The site is

surrounded by a spectacular

and enchanting landscape of

hills and valleys. Close to it

is a Meshwo lake which

merges into the site of

Devnimori.

Future Expansion

Concept:The Concept of the Design is based on The Eight Cardinal Directions altogether superimposed on the

DHARMACHAKRA and the LOTUS, the two of the eight sacred symbols of Buddhism.

Taking this theme, every architecture and landscape detail of this project is designed accordingly.

INDIA

GUJARAT

DevniMori

The design includes the design of the central Stupa, gold and glistening. The stupa

will be 108m high and will be the main focus point of the project. The design and

staging of the components is based on the Triratna philosophy of the Buddhist

religion, viz. Yellow Gem (BUDDHA – Stupa), Red Gem (DHARMA – Chaitya) and the

Blue Gem (SANGHA – Vihara). Also a small sapling from the original Bodhi tree is

thought of to be planted in front of the main stupa, staring it to grow under a full

fledged Bodhi tree and enlighten anyone who meditates under it.

Riverfront development

VISION OF THE PROJECT

1. To create a useable and a beautiful space for The Tribal

opulation for their religious gathering.

2. To revive the importance of the 7th century Shamlaji School

Of Arts .

3. To attract tourism in this Historical town.

Reservoir development

1. The lake front is developed to commemorate the

submerged site of Devni mori and to retrieve the lost

character of the site in that Era.

2. The concept revolves around the Cosmic Mandala,

Eight Cardinal Directions, which symbolizes the

geography of the cosmos. Circles and squares were

added and a mandala came to represent the four

material elements of the universe - earth, water, fire,

wind

Ecotourism

Ecotourism is entirely a new approach in tourism. Ecotourism is a preserving travel to natural areas to

appreciate the cultural and natural history of the environment, taking care not to disturb the integrity of the

ecosystem, while creating economic opportunities that make conservation and protection of natural resources

advantageous to the local people.