The ancient Buddhist site at Sannati, Karnataka, has immense potential as a global heritage tourism destination, emphasised research scholar Harshakumar Kugwe at a seminar in Kalaburagi. Discovered nearly 70 years ago, Sannati houses the Adholoka Maha Chaitya (Great Stupa of the Netherworlds) and the only surviving sculpture of Emperor Asoka with his name inscribed. Kugwe lamented the lack of governmental efforts to develop the site into a world-renowned heritage destination despite its historical significance.
Kugwe highlighted the unique historical value of Sannati, citing evidence of Emperor Asoka’s direct association with the site. Asoka is believed to have initiated the first phase of the Maha Stupa’s…
