Ghantasala

Ghantasala is a historical town in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is famous as a Buddhist site.

Many Buddhist sculptures were found here. Alexander Rea excavated the stupa at Ghantasala, which had a circumference of 112 feet and a height of 23 feet. The ruined Maha Chaitya or stupa that was excavated here is of a unique design. A cube of solid bricks is set in the centre, inscribed with 12 constellations of the zodiac. A Buddhist museum is also located here.