Towards the Southern India
Originating from the Ganges River basin, Buddhism gradually extended its reach from northern India to the south. In this new region, characterized by climates and customs distinct from Śākyamuni’s homeland, Buddhism furthered its narratives as it encountered local deities infused with life. The remnants of this historical harmony can be observed in the numerous stūpas scattered around the Krishna River in the eastern Deccan Plateau where the Sātavāhana dynasty ruled from the 2nd century BCE.