Sannathi
Situated on the banks of Bhima River, at a distance of 40 kilometers from Gulbarga, Sannathi is the largest Buddhist site in Karnataka. Number of pilgrims visit Sannathi to visit the famous Chandralamba Temple. It is an 11th century temple which is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Being the largest Buddhist site in Karnataka, it holds a great archaeological importance. Numerous relief slabs of Satavahanas reign, which covered domes of Buddhist Stupas have been recovered in Chandralamba Temple. One relief depicts the birth of Buddha and one has a throne, footprints and a Bodhi tree drawn on it. You will find number of slabs used as steps for a bathing ghat near the temple.
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