Description:
The largest Buddhist Complex in Orissa, Udayagiri although in the district of Jajpur is 60 kms from Cuttack. It came in to the lime light with the excavation of the brick monastery known as Madhavapura Mahavihara. There are innumerable Buddhist sculptures in the brick monastery and the entire area is found located at the foothills of a large hill that acts as an imposing backdrop.
The Udayagiri caves now have the evening sound and light show, giving an indepth vision to the marvels carved in rock.