Raw data
There is only minimal archeological evidence for this monastery site. It is located in Andra Pradesh, about 50 miles up the Krishna River from its mouth. Remains of the pillars of a hall of assembly were located, which implies a monastic establishment on the site. No evidence of date or school.
Located on map opposite pg. 11 in K.R. Subramanian, Buddhist Remains in Andhra and the History of Andhra between 225 and 610 A.D. (Madras: Diocesean Press, 1932).
Src: IN
Input by: SG Mar 29, 2009
Jaggayyapeta, India Page
World:India:State of Andhra Pradesh
Lat 16.9000 Long 80.1000
http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Jaggayyapeta.html
Final data (and their sources)
Lat/Long coordinates' accuracy:
The monastery in question is assumed to be situated actually no farther than 2 km from the point defined by the coordinates below.
General location of the Jaggayyapeta monastery, IN.
lat=16.9000 long=80.1000
Mapping & images: Falling Rain Genomics (http://www.fallingrain.com), 2009.
Google Map link:
Final data - explanatory notes
1. Monastery's name
- Jaggayyapeta monastery
2. Monastery's modern country & province
- India:State of Andhra Pradesh
3. Monastery's alternative/historical names
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4. Monastery's lat/long coordinates
- Approx Lat 16.9000 Long 80.1000 http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Jaggayyapeta.html
5. Other known nearby Buddhist monasteries
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6. Modern name of the known nearest city, town, or village
- Jaggayyapeta - http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Jaggayyapeta.html
7. The settlement's alternative/historical names
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8. The settlement's coordinates
- Exactly Lat 16.9000 Long 80.1000 http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Jaggayyapeta.html
9. Monastery's major Buddhist tradition
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10. Monastery's Buddhist sub-tradition
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11. Date-early
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12. Date-intermediate
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13. Date-late
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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
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