Vaishya Tekri Stupa An Archaeological Link to Ujjains Buddhist Heritage

Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government is considering fresh archaeological excavations at Vaishya Tekri in Ujjain, where a large Buddhist stupa was partially excavated during 1938-39.

  • The monument is believed to have been potentially larger than the Great Stupa at Sanchi, making the site significant for understanding the spread of Buddhism in ancient Malwa.

Vaishya Tekri: Archaeological Significance

Location and Historical Context

  • Vaishya Tekri is a large archaeological mound located near Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The site is believed to contain the remains of a large Buddhist stupa, associated with the ancient Kanipura/Kanakgiri Buddhist establishment.
  • Earlier excavations revealed portions of the main stupa along ....
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