Dharaut, (Bihar) Map

Anonymous - dharaut about 10 kms north west of barabar hills, has been identified as the site of the buddhist monantery of gunamati. not only does the position of dharaut correspond with the account of itinerary given by the chinese pilgrim huen tsang but the site of the ruins also agrees with hisdescription. at the foot of the kunwa hill which shut in dharaut on the south stretches a large tank known as chandrapokhar. the name of the tank perpetuates the legend that it was excavated by raja chandra sen. two modern temples at its north eastern corner once contained a large collection of ancient statues. the most remarkable was a colossal image of twelve armed avalokiteswara boddhisatva which has now been shifted to the patna musiam.
November 25, 2014

Rajneesh Ranjan(Jaicky Singh Dangi) - the site is of archaeological as well as historical importance .records of kittu,kanigham,priyarsan,belgar etc show that remnants of big buddhist shrine during huensang time is located here. it was named as gunwati-ratni and kunwa hillocks are seen south of dharaut village and the shrine is by the side of the hills mythological say is that the shrine was made by local king chandrasen in memory of victory of buddhist saint gunwati over madhavacharya in religious discourseother site —1. 200x200” chandpokh ar pond dawadhu and lut tank2. shiv temple and narsingh temples east of chandpokhar pond.3. statue of lord budha in meditation pose found during cleaning and digging of chandpokhar pond4. a big and gorgeous statue of lord vishnuis situated in se corner of the narsingh temple
November 25, 2014