Kalachakra Museum
| Place | Amravati |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2006 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological and Heritage (Buddhist Site Museum) |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Kalachakra Museum, Main road, opposite Ambedkar Statue, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh - 522020 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Fridays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹20 Children: ₹10 Foreigners: ₹100 |
Museum Introduction
Formerly known as the Kalachakra Museum, this institution was renamed the Amaravathi Heritage Centre and Museum. It was inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2006 during the Kalachakra Maha Sammelan. The museum was established to preserve and showcase the profound Buddhist heritage of Amaravathi (ancient Dhanyakataka), which is traditionally believed to be the site where Buddha first revealed the Kalachakra Tantra.
General Collections
The two-floored museum houses a rare collection of Buddhist antiques and sculptures recovered from 12 different Buddhist sites across Andhra Pradesh. The collection primarily features limestone carvings, panels, and artifacts belonging to the Amaravathi School of Art, known for its distinctive "narrative" style.
Unique Historical Collections
The museum features a detailed, smaller-scale replica of the original Amaravati Mahachaitya Stupa, allowing visitors to visualize the grandeur of the ancient monument. It also houses a Bodhi Tree sapling brought from Bodhgaya and planted by the Dalai Lama during the 2006 ceremony.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | The site itself is p |
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| Notes | The museum is located on the Guntur–Amaravathi Road. It is a key spiritual landmark for Vajrayana Buddhists and serves as a research hub for the study of the Satavahana and Ikshvaku dynasties' patronage of Buddhism. |
| Artifacts | Replica of the Amaravati Stupa; Limestone relief panels depicting Jataka tales; Stone inscriptions in Brahmi script; Statues of Buddha in various mudras; Rare Buddhist pottery and relic caskets. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 8645 255266 |
Artifact Gallery
