A statue of a buddha sitting on top of a fountain

This Buddhist site provides a panoramic view of Buddhism.Buddhism was the dominant faith of the Telugu State for more than a millennium and left a profound influence on the history and culture of its people. Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh is actually assigned to pre-Asokan times. However, the Maurya emperor, Asoka, was greatly responsible for the spread of Buddhism in this part of the country during the 3rd century B.C - when Andhradesa was part of his domain. Buddhism flourished during the succeeding periods of Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, Salankayanas and Vishnukundins.