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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

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	northgate Sanchi 1032 jpg[196×200] finally represents his nirvana or salvation The footprints and the throne are used to denote the Buddha`s presence Some of the important monuments in Sanchi are The Great Stupa No 1 This stupa is about 36 5mts in diameter and 16 4 mtrs in height it is one of the oldest stone structures in India With a massive hemispherical dome the stupa stands majestically Though Publishing origin
	sanchi monastery 1032 jpg[230×200] the same time During the 1st century BC the Andhra Satavahanas elaborately carved the gateways to Stupa 1 From the 2nd to the 4th Century AD Sanchi and Vidisha came under the Guptas During the Gupta period some temples were built and sculptures were added Shrines and monasteries were also constructed at the site during seventh and twelfth centuries AD The Buddha`s Publishing origin
	sanchi monastery1 1032 jpg[250×168] central chamber in which the relics of the Buddha were placed These constructions which served as edicts can be easily noticed in Buddhist monuments created in many places of India The architecture can be clearly seen in the monuments like the stupas monolithic Ashokan pillar temples monasteries and sculptural wealth The Sanchi hill goes up in shelves with Stupa 2 Publishing origin
	Great Stupa of Sanchi[600×396] to follow According to the legend every Stupa accommodates at least an ash grain of Buddha The four entrances to go round the Stupas are decorated with four magnificent grand gates Great Stupa of Sanchi The extremely living and detailed relief in these gates give a presentation of the high mastery of the stonemason art during the old period in India and of life Publishing origin
	a101 Sanchi1 jpg[500×319] a101 Sanchi1 jpg 500×319 10 SANCHI India the best preserved group of Buddhist monuments More info at Wiki A UNESCO world heritage site in central India near the Betwa River Sanchi is Publishing origin
	Pilgrims at the east gate [600×399] Pilgrims at the east gate of Sanchi Stupa On a hill in the vicinity of a small village Sanchi in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh 46 km from the city of Bhopal stand the Publishing origin
	sanchi temple 1032 jpg[230×162] 3rd Century BC with its four lion head stump it is situated close to the Southern Gateway of the Great Stupa A unique feature of this pillar is its brilliant polish The Gupta Temple Erected during the 4th Century AD it is now in ruins but According to some historians it is one of the earliest known examples of temple architecture in India A simple flat roofed chamber Publishing origin
	sanchi stupa 2 jpg[194×194] Publishing origin
	sanchi007 jpg[211×300] Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi 1989 Madhya Pradesh Sanchi variously known as Kakanaya Kakanava Kakanadabota and Bota Sriparvata in ancient times has a singular distinction of having remarkable specimen of Publishing origin
	sanchi006 jpg[300×200] carvings of the doorway depict in detail the significant episodes and miracles from Lord Buddha s life and events depicted in the Buddhist Jataka stories The reconstruction of Temple 40 and erection of Stupas 2 and 3 also seem to date back around the same time From the second to fourth century AD Sanchi and Publishing origin

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