Raw data
This site is along the coast in Orissa. One archaeological survey mentions monk's cells on the site.
See K.R. Subramanian, Buddhist Remains in Andhra and the History of Andhra between 225 and 610 A.D. (Madras: Diocesean Press, 1932). p. 28.
Src: IN
Input by: SG Mar 29, 2009
"Ramatheertham is a village panchayat in Nellimarla mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh in South India. This place is about 12 kilometers from Vizianagaram city.
There is a post office at Ramathirtham. The PIN code is 535 218. […] The famous ancient temple of Ramachandra Swamy can be found over here. […] There is a beautiful lake in vicinity of the temple. […]
Near to this temple, there is a black hill on which you can find the ruins of some Buddhist and Jain structures."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramatheertham
Input by: tmc Apr 17, 2009
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 Ramathirtham monastery, IN.
lat=18.1667 long=83.4333
Mapping & images: Falling Rain Genomics (http://www.fallingrain.com), 2009.
Google Map link:
Final data - explanatory notes
1. Monastery's name
- Ramathirtham 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 18.1667 Long 83.4333 http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Nellimarla.html
5. Other known nearby Buddhist monasteries
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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
- Approx. Lat 18.1667 Long 83.4333 http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/2/Nellimarla.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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