In 1986, when the roof of the Kali temple in Chandralamba temple complex collapsed, it destroyed the idol. However it revealed four Ashokan edicts on the floor and foundation stone of the temple. These edicts were written in a Prakrit language and Brahmi script and one of them was used as foundation of the pedestal for the Kali idol.[3][4] During subsequent excavations by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the State Archaeology Department, tablets, sculptures, and other terracotta items were found, and most importantly numerous limestone panels of sculptures of the ruined 'Maha Stupa' or Adholoka Maha Chaitya (the Great Stupa of the Netherworld) were found. Archaeologists believe that Ranamandal was a fortified area, spread over 86 hectares (210 acres; 0.33 sq mi), out of which only 2 acres had been excavated by 2009. Clay pendants, black polished pottery, Satavahana and pre-Satavahana coins, ornaments made of copper, ivory and iron, a township with paved pathways, houses, and limestone flooring have been found. Many excavated items were later shifted to Gulbarga Museum.[4]
The government has asked the Archaeological Survey of India to take up further exploration of the Ranamandal area to know the history of the region and its connection with Buddhism.
One of the stones - the only known example of its type - is of Emperor Asoka (r. 274–232 BC) seated on his throne. It is probably the only surviving image of the emperor.[3]
In 2010, ASI along with Sannati Development Authority deputed Manipal Institute of Technology to prepare a blueprint for restoration and reconstruction of the stupas[5]
The words "Raya Asoko" in Brahmi script inscribed on the relief identify king Ashoka as the subject matter.[7]
Sannati is the place where the Paduka of Goddess Chandrala Parmeshwari - Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi - was brought. The Goddess came up to the banks of River Bhima at Hongunti, to save her devotee Chandravadani, wife of a rishi, held captive by the local king Setu Raya. Hingulambika temple is situated at Hongunti near Shabad town. The Goddess sent her Paduka from which emerged 5 bumblebees, which killed the evil king Setu Raya by drowning him in the Bhima River. Sannati Chandrala Parmeshwari and Hongunti Hingulambika are family deity of many Brahmin and Hindus families of Karnataka, Maharashtra, AP etc.
Sannati is also the place where Rishi Markandeya meditated and composed parts of Markandeya Upanishad. A small temple has been renovated at the place where he is believed to have sat in meditation. It is said that Rishi Markandeya predates the arrival of Paduka of Chandrala Parmeshwari.
Visitors' attractions
Other places worth visiting nearby are: Yergol, where Tikacharya elaborated (key book) on the works of Madwacharya, Malkhed- Brundavan of Sri Jayatheertharu (Tikachryaru); Hongunti; Konchur Hanuman Temple; Balavadagi yallamma (Renuka) temple; Halakatti Veerabhadreshwara temple; Martur – the place where Vignaneshwar edited and condensed Yagnavyalka Smriti, which was named Mitakshara, now known as Hindu Law.
Transport
Sannati can be reached by rail via Nalwar Station or Wadi Junction. Some trains do not stop at Nalwar. All trains stop at Wadi Junction. Wadi to Nalwar fare by bus is Rs.15/- Nalwar to Sannati is about Rs.20/- by bus, and Rs.25 by sharing autos. Whole auto can be hired at Rs.300/- max. Sannati can also be reached via Shahapur by car. About 10 rooms are presently available at Sannati. BSNL, JIO and Airtel Mobile networks work well, and two small canteens meet the needs of visitors. Carry mosquito repellent creams - electricity is erratic and rooms are not well ventilated.
Kanaganahalli
Kanaganahalli is 3 km from Sannati, which is also on the banks of the river Bhima.
As this is an important Buddhist site, Govt of Karnataka and ASI are planning to develop it as an international Buddhist center.[8]
It is the place where an ancient Buddhist Mahastupa site was found.[9]
Chandrala Parameshwari Temple
Additionally, Sannati has a famous temple of Chandrala Parameshwari.
Interim report on the excavations at Sannati, 1993-95, by D.V. Devaraj, H.T. Talwar. Directorate of Archaeology and Museums in Mysore, 1996.
References
^"Authority set up to develop Sannati Buddhist centre". Retrieved 13 November 2008.
^"Facelift for Sannati monuments at Rs 5 crore (US$ 1.23 mil)". Retrieved 13 November 2008.
^ ab"When I met Emperor Ashoka in Sannathi". Yahoo.
^ ab. The Hindu. 20 January 2009. Archived from the original on 1 October 2009.
^"Stupas of Sannati to be renovated". The Hindu. 29 January 2011.
^Singh, Upinder (2008). A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century. Pearson Education India. p. 333. ISBN9788131711200.
^Thapar, Romila (2012). Aśoka and the Decline of the Mauryas. Oxford University Press. p. 27. ISBN9780199088683.
^. The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 December 2008. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2008.
sannati, sannathi, small, village, located, banks, bhima, river, chitapur, taluk, kalaburagi, district, northern, karnataka, famous, chandrala, parameshwari, temple, excavations, archaeological, survey, india, done, 1986, sannathivillagesannathilocation, karna. Sannati or Sannathi is a small village located on the banks of the Bhima River in Chitapur taluk of Kalaburagi district of Northern Karnataka It is famous for the Chandrala Parameshwari Temple and the excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India done in 1986 1 2 SannathiVillageSannathiLocation in Karnataka IndiaShow map of KarnatakaSannathiSannathi India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 16 49 44 N 76 54 22 E 16 829 N 76 906 E 16 829 76 906 Coordinates 16 49 44 N 76 54 22 E 16 829 N 76 906 E 16 829 76 906Country IndiaStateKarnatakaDistrictKalaburagiArea Total1 5 km2 0 6 sq mi Languages OfficialKannadaTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN585 218Telephone code08474Nearest cityYadgir Contents 1 Excavations 2 Mythological references 3 Visitors attractions 4 Transport 5 Kanaganahalli 6 Chandrala Parameshwari Temple 7 See also 8 Further reading 9 References 10 External linksExcavations Edit Edicts Of Ashoka In 1986 when the roof of the Kali temple in Chandralamba temple complex collapsed it destroyed the idol However it revealed four Ashokan edicts on the floor and foundation stone of the temple These edicts were written in a Prakrit language and Brahmi script and one of them was used as foundation of the pedestal for the Kali idol 3 4 During subsequent excavations by Archaeological Survey of India ASI and the State Archaeology Department tablets sculptures and other terracotta items were found and most importantly numerous limestone panels of sculptures of the ruined Maha Stupa or Adholoka Maha Chaitya the Great Stupa of the Netherworld were found Archaeologists believe that Ranamandal was a fortified area spread over 86 hectares 210 acres 0 33 sq mi out of which only 2 acres had been excavated by 2009 Clay pendants black polished pottery Satavahana and pre Satavahana coins ornaments made of copper ivory and iron a township with paved pathways houses and limestone flooring have been found Many excavated items were later shifted to Gulbarga Museum 4 The government has asked the Archaeological Survey of India to take up further exploration of the Ranamandal area to know the history of the region and its connection with Buddhism One of the stones the only known example of its type is of Emperor Asoka r 274 232 BC seated on his throne It is probably the only surviving image of the emperor 3 In 2010 ASI along with Sannati Development Authority deputed Manipal Institute of Technology to prepare a blueprint for restoration and reconstruction of the stupas 5 Mythological references Edit Ashoka with his Queen at Sannati Kanaganahalli Stupa 1st 3rd century CE 6 The words Raya Asoko in Brahmi script inscribed on the relief identify king Ashoka as the subject matter 7 Sannati is the place where the Paduka of Goddess Chandrala Parmeshwari Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi was brought The Goddess came up to the banks of River Bhima at Hongunti to save her devotee Chandravadani wife of a rishi held captive by the local king Setu Raya Hingulambika temple is situated at Hongunti near Shabad town The Goddess sent her Paduka from which emerged 5 bumblebees which killed the evil king Setu Raya by drowning him in the Bhima River Sannati Chandrala Parmeshwari and Hongunti Hingulambika are family deity of many Brahmin and Hindus families of Karnataka Maharashtra AP etc Sannati is also the place where Rishi Markandeya meditated and composed parts of Markandeya Upanishad A small temple has been renovated at the place where he is believed to have sat in meditation It is said that Rishi Markandeya predates the arrival of Paduka of Chandrala Parmeshwari Visitors attractions EditOther places worth visiting nearby are Yergol where Tikacharya elaborated key book on the works of Madwacharya Malkhed Brundavan of Sri Jayatheertharu Tikachryaru Hongunti Konchur Hanuman Temple Balavadagi yallamma Renuka temple Halakatti Veerabhadreshwara temple Martur the place where Vignaneshwar edited and condensed Yagnavyalka Smriti which was named Mitakshara now known as Hindu Law Transport EditSannati can be reached by rail via Nalwar Station or Wadi Junction Some trains do not stop at Nalwar All trains stop at Wadi Junction Wadi to Nalwar fare by bus is Rs 15 Nalwar to Sannati is about Rs 20 by bus and Rs 25 by sharing autos Whole auto can be hired at Rs 300 max Sannati can also be reached via Shahapur by car About 10 rooms are presently available at Sannati BSNL JIO and Airtel Mobile networks work well and two small canteens meet the needs of visitors Carry mosquito repellent creams electricity is erratic and rooms are not well ventilated Kanaganahalli EditKanaganahalli is 3 km from Sannati which is also on the banks of the river Bhima As this is an important Buddhist site Govt of Karnataka and ASI are planning to develop it as an international Buddhist center 8 It is the place where an ancient Buddhist Mahastupa site was found 9 Chandrala Parameshwari Temple EditAdditionally Sannati has a famous temple of Chandrala Parameshwari See also EditKanaganahalli North Karnataka Tourism in North Karnataka Buddhism in North KarnatakaFurther reading EditInterim report on the excavations at Sannati 1993 95 by D V Devaraj H T Talwar Directorate of Archaeology and Museums in Mysore 1996 References Edit Authority set up to develop Sannati Buddhist centre Retrieved 13 November 2008 Facelift for Sannati monuments at Rs 5 crore US 1 23 mil Retrieved 13 November 2008 a b When I met Emperor Ashoka in Sannathi Yahoo a b Buddhist sites at Sannati lie neglected says report The Hindu 20 January 2009 Archived from the original on 1 October 2009 Stupas of Sannati to be renovated The Hindu 29 January 2011 Singh Upinder 2008 A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India From the Stone Age to the 12th Century Pearson Education India p 333 ISBN 9788131711200 Thapar Romila 2012 Asoka and the Decline of the Mauryas Oxford University Press p 27 ISBN 9780199088683 Kanaganalli to be developed as International Buddhist Centre The Hindu Chennai India 22 December 2008 Archived from the original on 3 November 2012 Retrieved 22 December 2008 GULBARGA DISTRICT Retrieved 13 November 2008 External links EditSannati Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sannati amp oldid 1096130328, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
