Bavari Nagar Dabhad Mahavihar
Bavari Nagar Dabhad Mahavihar is an important Buddhist pilgrimage centre located about 7 km from Nanded city on the Nanded–Bhokar road (National Highway No. 161).
The Mahavihar परिसर includes a meditation centre, a multi-purpose hall, residential facilities for bhikkhus and bhikkhunis, a dining hall, and a full-scale Ashoka Pillar. The Ashoka Pillar stands at approximately 65 feet in height and is constructed from red stone brought from Madhya Pradesh.
Every year, on the occasion of Paush Purnima, the All India Buddhist Dhamma Conference is organized here. Eminent bhikkhus invited from India and abroad deliver Dhamma discourses during the conference. To benefit from these discourses, lakhs of upasaks and upasikas visit the Mahavihar.
With its message of social awareness, peace, and compassion, this sacred site has gained special recognition as one of the most influential Dhamma centres in South India.
How to Reach:
By Air
Nearest Airport: Nanded Airport (Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport) Distance from the airport: Approximately 7 km Accessibility: The destination can be easily reached from the airport by taxi, auto-rickshaw, or private vehicle.
By Train
Nearest Railway Station: Nanded Railway Station Distance from the railway station: Approximately 13 km Accessibility: Auto-rickshaws, taxis, and city buses are readily available from the railway station to reach the destination.
By Road
Bavari Nagar Dabhad Mahavihar is located on the Nanded–Ardhapur road along National Highway No. 161 (NH-161). The site is situated approximately 12–13 km from Nanded city. Accessibility: Travel is convenient by state transport buses, private vehicles, taxis, and auto-rickshaws. Regular state transport buses towards Ardhapur are available from the Nanded Central Bus Stand.