Dhauli or Dhauligiri is a hill located on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.
Dhauli is known for "Dhauli Santi Stupa", a peace pagoda monument built by Japan Budhha Sangha and Kalinga Nippon Budhha Sangha.
Dhauli Hill is widely believed to be the site of the Kalinga War, a major historical event that led to a transformation in Emperor AshokaâÂÂs life and his subsequent adoption of Buddhism.
Dhauli Giri Hills hold cultural and historical significance as an important center of Buddhist heritage, attracting visitors and researchers interested in the legacy of Emperor Ashoka and the spread of Buddhism in the region.