Rock Edicts of Dhauli

Rock edicts of Dhauli narrate the story of grisly combat between Ashoka and Kalinga. The place is witness to emperor Ashoka's penitence after his violent crusade in Kalinga, and his eventual transformation after embracing Buddhism.

The impressive edicts dating back to the 3rd century BC are beautifully preserved. The rock edicts of Dhauli are a peculiar blend of tranquil milieu and magnificent artworks of bygone era. Each edict is a perceptive rendering of outstanding Buddhist convention.

On the top of rock edicts, a carved elephant which is the worldwide emblem of Lord Buddha is beautifully placed. The prominent rock edicts of Dhauli include an elephant convoy, the sprawling Buddha, footsteps of Buddha demeanor the wheel (Chakra), a quiescent beauty admired by female entourages, the Bodhi tree, procession on back of horse and monarch Ashoka forsaking confrontation by presenting his rapier to Lord Buddha at Dhaulagiri Knoll.

The Kalinga edicts gracefully display welfare of the entire world. The sculpture of elephant located on the top of edicts is one of the oldest rock edicts of Dhauli. According to the folklores, elephants are said to represent the followers of Buddha on earth. Dhauli is a prominent centre of numerous Buddhist activities. Several stupas, chaityas and pilasters constructed by Emperor Ashoka in the bygone era add charm to the rock edicts of Dhauli. He also built abodes for hermits, emblazoned directives for bureaucrats, illustrated the major standards of Dandaniti and gave exceptional position to his new realm encompassing stupas at Dhauli.

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Marthandam-Thirukurichi Route map

After a fairly long working day myself and Preethi were on our way back to Marthandam. Our village guide Anish a young boy who had just completed his intermediate, took us to the nearest bus stop. The bus stop was a neatly built small structure with shade and bench stone barely accomodating four people. The village junction had a clean and green feel about it.Everything seemed prim and prom.

As we boarded the mini bus that came rattling down the road with a thunderous speaker playing local movie songs. My attention was drawn towards a white information board.The rural private mini bus service has an effective method of functioning.I was pleasantly surprised and appreciated the route map along with the distance and corresponding rate chart displayed in the bus. There is so much of transparency, clarity and accountability in operating the services even at last miles.