Pedavegi Buddhist site, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Pedavegi Buddhist site, Pedavegi village, Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh 534450

Diety

Buddha

Introduction

Andhra Pradesh in India, 10 km north of Eluru. It is administered under Eluru revenue division. Pedavegi also serves as the mandal headquarters of Pedavegi mandal. It was formerly known as Vengipuram. Vengipura is a renowned capital of the early dynasties like Salankayana, Vishnukundin and Eastern Chalukyas that ruled Andhra Desa from the middle of 4th century AD to 11th century AD. The excavation conducted at Dhanamdibba site, literally ‘mound of wealth’ revealed two phases of cultural activity, both assignable to the early historical period. Pedavegi ruins Buddhist temple under the control of Archaeological Site. The remains of Buddhist stupa are kept under the ASI.