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13 years lapse, but works are yet to be completed
The Dhyana Buddha Project at Amaravati is in a neglected state because the project, which was started in 2003, is still under construction. Meditation hall, rest rooms, flooring, finishing and electrical works are yet to be completed. There is a need to develop infrastructure near the project and to set up a food court for tourists to visit the project site.
Amaravati: The Dhyana Buddha Project at Amaravati is in a neglected state because the project, which was started in 2003, is still under construction. Meditation hall, rest rooms, flooring, finishing and electrical works are yet to be completed. There is a need to develop infrastructure near the project and to set up a food court for tourists to visit the project site.
Buddhists monks from China, Japan and Singapore visit the world’s tallest 125-foot Dhyana Buddha idol at Amaravati. If developed, it will become one of the major Buddhist sites in the country. Every day on an average 400 to 500 tourists from various districts visit the Dhyana Buddha Project in Amaravati. Colleges and school students also come here for picnics and during holidays more than 500 tourists visit the project site.
After Amaravati became the State capital, the project is attracting more tourists. The number of tourists are expected to increase further during the coming Krishna Pushkaralu.The Vijayawada, Guntur, Mangalagiri, Urban Development Authority had taken steps to acquire 16 acres of land to develop the Buddhism Theme Park in Amaravati. Due to court cases this proposal was not translated into action.
Some farmers filed a petition in the court against the land acquisition. Following the request from the State government, the Central government has included Amaravati in the list of heritage towns. Under this scheme, the State government is expecting more than Rs 100 crore funds for the development of Amaravati.
Dhyana Buddha Project in-charge R Mallikarjuna Rao who is the executive director of APTDC said “This project has international importance. Recently the government of India included Amaravati in the list of heritage towns. I hope that the Central government will release funds for the development of Amaravati.
We will complete the construction of the meditation hall and rest rooms, set up a food court and improve facilities for the convenience of the tourists. The Dhyana Buddha project will become one of the major Buddhist sites in the country. Dalai Lama asked four acres of land at the project site to construct rest rooms. Similarly, Buddhists monks from various countries also sought land to construct rest rooms.
Electrical work will also be completed soon besides providing necessary infrastructure,” he added. A resident of Amaravati, K Praveen, said “Those who visit Velagapudi will visit the Dhyana Buddha Project. Dhyana Buddha Project is on the banks of River Krishna and also visit the Dhyana Buddha Project in Amaravati. From there, they will go to Amareswara Swamy temple in Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda. If this project is developed, tourism will also develop and so will the surrounding villages.”
