Angulimala Stupa (Pakki Kuti)
पक्की कुटी
A large brick stupa ruin commemorating Angulimala, the murderer who was converted and ordained by the Buddha. It is the tallest monument in the ancient city of Mahet.
Angulimala was once a notorious bandit who killed people and strung their fingers together into a necklace. According to legend, he met the Buddha just before he was about to kill his thousandth victim. He was converted, ordained as a monk, and eventually attained arhatship. The story is known throughout the Buddhist world.
Pakki Kuti, meaning 'brick hut', is the largest brick ruin in the ancient city of Mahet. Archaeologist Alexander Cunningham identified it with the Angulimala Stupa recorded by Faxian and Xuanzang. Its terraced brick platforms can be climbed to the top for views over the ancient city ruins and the surrounding fields. It stands in Mahet town, only about 100 meters from the Anathapindika Stupa, so the two can be visited together. The brick terraces have no railings, so take care when climbing.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset