Archaeological Survey Of India Plans To Develop 2,300-Year-Old Stupa In Ujjain As Buddhist Heritage Site
The site holds deep religious and historical importance for the Buddhist community, with devotees and monks gathering here annually for occasions such as Buddha Purnima and the World Peace Mahastupa Festival ('Vishva Shanti Mahastupa Mahotsav'). However, portions of the sprawling site have faced threats from agricultural encroachment and weathering on adjacent private farmlands.