The name
Snakram comes from the term Sangharama. Numerous
monolithic votive stupas, rock-cut caves, brick-buit structural edifices, early
historic pottery and Satavahana coins dating back to the 1st century AD, have
been discovered here.
The main stupa was first carved out of a rock and then veneered with bricks.
Close by, you can visit other Buddhist site like Bojjanalonda, which has numerous
images of Buddha carved on the rock-face of the caves.
At Lingalametta, there are innumerable rock-cut monolithic stupa in rows, spread
all over the hill.
Other attractions are a relic casket, three chaitya halls, votive platforms,
stupas and Vajrayana sculptures.
The vihara was active for about 1000 year, spanning the Theravada, Mahayana
and Vajrayana phases of Buddhism
