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The rock-cut monasteries of Kolvi, Vinayaka, Gunai and Hathyagod in Jhalawar district in south-east Rajasthan may be attributed to the post Ashoka period, when Buddhism enjoyed royal support in this region.
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The Buddhist monasteries of Kolvi, Vinayaka, Gunai and Hathyagod have excellent approach roads and may be conveniently reached from Bhawanimandi or Ramganjmandi, which are two important halts on Delhi – Mumbai railway line. […] The road links are available from Kota and Jhalawar.
http://www.cygnusadventuretours.com/Buddhist_Photo.htm
The monastery of Gunai stands on the main road and it has 9 rock-cut living quarters. A little ahead on the road is a famous Kayavarneshwar Shiva temple at Kyasara. The place is much revered by the devotees of Lord Shiva and they throng in thousands during the Mahashivratri fair to pay their respects to the God.
http://chambalatkota.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/buddhist-tourism-in-hadoti/
Kolvi Caves - Kolvi is a village 3 kms in the west of Kyasara, reached from Chaumahala or Bhavani Mandi Railway Stations which are at a distance of 26 kms. and 61 kms. respectively from Dag.
Encyclopaedia of tourism resources in India, Volume 1 By Manohar Sajnani pp. 289.
http://books.google.com/books?id=vdMNBxOsvrUC&pg=PA289&lpg=PA289
Buddhist Caves and Stupas: The ancient Buddhist caves are located in the village Kolvi. A colossal figure of Buddha and the carved stupas are the most impressive structure in the caves. Buddhist Caves are also located in Vinayaga & Hathiagod village.
http://www.kaustubhholidays.com/jhalawar.html
Dag: Renowned for some 12th century A.D. temples of Dageshwari Mata, Rani ka Maqbara and Kaya Varneshwar Nath at Kyasara.
http://www.kaustubhholidays.com/jhalawar.html
Dag, India Page
World:India:State of Madhya Pradesh
Lat 23.9333 Long 75.8333
http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Dag.html
Input by: tmciolek, Jun 8, 2010
Final data (and their sources)
Lat/Long coordinates' accuracy:
The monastery in question is assumed to be situated actually no farther than 20 km from the point defined by the coordinates below.
General location of the Gunai monastery, IN.
Lat 23.9333 Long 75.8333
Mapping & images: Falling Rain Genomics (http://www.fallingrain.com), 2010.
Google Map link:
Final data - explanatory notes
1. Monastery's name
- Gunai monastery
2. Monastery's modern country & province
- India:State of Madhya Pradesh
3. Monastery's alternative/historical names
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4. Monastery's lat/long coordinates
- Approx., Lat 23.9333 Long 75.8333 - http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Dag.html
5. Other known nearby Buddhist monasteries
6. Modern name of the known nearest city, town, or village
7. The settlement's alternative/historical names
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8. The settlement's coordinates
- Exactly, Lat 23.9333 Long 75.8333 - http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Dag.html
9. Monastery's major Buddhist tradition
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10. Monastery's Buddhist sub-tradition
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14. Details of contacts with other monasteries
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15. Type of evidence regarding the monastery
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16. Additional notes
- 9 rock-cut living quarters - chambalatkota.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/buddhist-tourism-in-hadoti/
17. Corrections & addenda to this page were kindly provided by
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