Amaravati Archaeological Museum

Amaravati, Amaravati · Est. 1912 · Closed now

One carving shows the Buddha only through symbols, footprints and an empty throne, from an early time when showing his human form was considered inappropriate.

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AddressKalachakra Museum, Main Road

Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Today's hoursOpen today 10:30 AM - 5 PM

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TypeMuseum

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A compact ASI museum beside the Amaravati Stupa, housing sculptures, urns and inscribed panels recovered from the site, offering the clearest surviving look at the limestone carving style that once decorated the stupa.

Did you know? The museum's collection includes a rare depiction of the Buddha represented only through symbols, such as footprints and an empty throne, from an early period of Buddhist art when showing his human form was considered inappropriate.

Opening hours

Mon-Thu	10:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday	Closed
Sat-Sun	10:30 AM - 5 PM

Tickets

Adult Indian

₹5

Kids/Students Indian

₹0

Senior Citizen

₹50

Nearby & related heritage

Amaravati Stupa (Mahachaitya)

Amaravati, Amaravati

Its finest carved marble panels now sit in the British Museum in London, far from the stupa they once wrapped.

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