Bojjanna Konda

Bojjannakonda and Lingalakonda are two rock-cut caves of Buddhist origin on adjacent hillocks situated near the village of Sankaram, Anakapalle of ancient Kalinga in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh [1]. The sites are believed to have been established between the 4th and 9th centuries AD, when Buddhism was the majority religion of Sankaram [1]. The original name of Bojjannakonda is Buddina Konda [1]. A short distance to the north of the village are two hills [1]. The one on the east is called Bojjannakonda and the one on the west is called Lingalakonda [1]. The hills contain monolithic stupas, rock-cut caves, chaityas and monasteries forming one of the most remarkable Buddhist establishments in Andhra Pradesh during the period [1].