Lalitgiri

Lalitgiri figures an imperative point of the Diamond Triangle comprising the Lalitgiri-Udaygiri (in the present Jajpur district) - Khandagiri group. Lalitgiri is presently located in Cuttack district of Orissa. It is assumed to be the earliest Buddhist complex which came into existence way back to the 1st century AD. Latest excavations have revealed momentous archaeological evidences that endorse Lalitgiri as a prime Buddhist seat. The picturesque beauty of the surrounding lush green meadows augments among the grandiose vestiges of the vast brick Buddhist monastery, the remnants of the Chaitya Hall, the votive Stupas and the modified stone stupa placed at the peak of a petite craggy sandstone hill.