About Bojjannakonda Buddhist Site
Bojjannakonda is an ancient Buddhist settlement on a hillock at Sankaram village near Anakapalle in Andhra Pradesh, about 40 km from Visakhapatnam. Dating from the 4th to 9th century CE, it features rock-cut caves, monolithic stupas, chaityas, votive stupas and Buddha images. Paired with adjacent Lingalakonda, it shows Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana phases and is protected as a centrally protected monument.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop archaeological complex reached by stone steps. The site includes rock-cut caves with carved Buddha figures, brick and rock-cut stupas including a large monolithic stupa, votive stupas, chaitya halls and meditation cells spread across terraces. The surroundings are rocky hillocks with views over Sankaram village and fields. Areas to explore include cave interiors, stupa platforms and hilltop ruins with interpretive signage.
Key highlights
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Twin hill complex of Bojjannakonda and adjacent Lingalakonda
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Rock-cut caves with Buddha statues and carved interiors
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Large monolithic and votive stupas on terraced hilltop
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Remains of chaitya halls, viharas and meditation cells
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Evidence of Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist phases from 4th to 9th century CE