Boxanagar Buddhist Archaeological Site

Boxanagar Buddhist Archaeological Site is an ancient Buddhist settlement located in Boxanagar village in Sepahijala District, Tripura, about 40 km from Agartala. It comprises a brick-built stupa, a chaityagriha (prayer hall), a monastery complex and votive stupas. Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, the remains date from the 6th to 12th century CE and represent one of Tripura's most important Buddhist archaeological discoveries.

Visitors can expect to see exposed brick ruins of a large square stupa with cruciform plan, remains of a chaityagriha, monastery foundations, and votive stupas set in a quiet rural landscape. The site is open-air with low mounds, excavated structures, information boards and a small fenced enclosure maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The surroundings are agricultural fields and village settlement with minimal commercial development.

Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, the Boxanagar complex reveals a Buddhist establishment flourishing between the 6th and 12th century CE. The brick stupa, chaityagriha and monastery indicate Mahayana Buddhist presence in ancient Tripura. Terracotta plaques, seals and votive stupas found during excavation suggest cultural links with contemporary Buddhist centres in Bengal and Southeast Asia.

The site is an important evidence of Buddhism in Tripura and Northeast India, showing the region's historical religious diversity. It is protected as a monument of national importance and is a key heritage attraction for understanding the Buddhist period of Tripura's history.