Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the golden jubilee celebration of the famous peace pagoda or Shanti Stupa atop Dhauli hill on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on Friday.
The Buddhist monument has completed 50 years of existence today. It was constructed back in 1973 by the Kalinga Nippon Budha Sangha to commemorate the transition of Emperor Ashoka from a violent tyrant to a peaceful ruler.
Over 100 monks from USA, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Japan and other countries attended the event. The monument will remain closed for general visitors from 8 am to 1 pm in view of the celebration.
