| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Founder | Udayanacharya |
Parent institution | Ancient Mithila University |
Religious affiliation | Sanatana |
| Location | Kariyan village, Samastipur , |
| Campus | Rural |
Udayanacharya Dih is the ancient site related to the Indian philosopher Udayana. The place is located at Kariyan village of Samastipur district in Mithila region of Bihar. There is ancient ruins of Udayanacharya Dih.[1] Udayana wrote his famous treatise Nyayakusumanjali at this place. Udayanacharya defeated the Buddhists scholars many times in debates during 10th century.[2]
Excavation
There is a mound that is 20 feet high above the surrounding ground level and is spread over an area of 96 acres. After excavation, some antiquities of the 2nd century BC have been unearthed. Similarly objects dating from the 6th century AD to after 1200 AD have been also found from the site.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "ऐतिहासिक स्थल | समस्तीपुर | India" (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ↑ "Historical Places in Samastipur". Govt of Bihar, Samastipur District Administration.
- ↑ "Kariyan | Samastipur | India". Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ "11 Top Tourist Places in Samastipur - ChaloGhumane.com". 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
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