Dvaravati itself was heavily influenced by Indian culture though the process of cultural diffusion over several centuries starting from the Christian 5th century .
Dvaravati itself was heavily played an important role in introducing Mahayana Buddhism and particularly Buddhist art to the region .
Dvaravati itself was heavily influenced by Indian culture though the process of cultural diffusion over several centuries starting from the Christian 5th century , and played an important role in introducing Mahayana Buddhism and particularly Buddhist art to the region .