Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday attended the golden jubilee celebration of the famous peace pagoda or Shanti Stupa atop Dhauli hill on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.
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 across the globe attended the event. The monument will remain closed for general visitors from 8 am to 1 pm in view of the celebration.
