"SANCHI STUPA" Sanchi by goutammitra

Sanchi Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 46 photos

SANCHI STUPA OF ASOKA THE GREAT

A Stupa is a dome like structure made of stone or bricks masonry, built to commemorate a Sacred Spot, a particular event or to enshrine the Relics of Buddha or those of a Buddhist Saint. Emperor Ashoka is credited to have built as many as 84000 Stupas all over India, but most of them have come to ruin due to age and invasion from the Moslem invaders. Even the gateways of Sanchi Stupa have been carried away by Invaders like Mahmood Gazni in 10th Century.
The Great Stupa of Sanchi near Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh is believed to have been originally built in the 3rd century B.C. by Ashoka the great to enshrine the Relics of Buddha. Later it was enlarged during Sanga period.

Main Entrance of the Stupa.

Buddha at Sanchi Stupa.

Last visit to Sanchi: Aug 2005
Intro Updated Apr 17, 2006
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Sanchi's only good hotel to stay. Hotels (1)

The hotel is well located in the foothills of the Sanchi Stupa. Has Airconditioned accomodation and ample parking place.... more travel advice

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It takes a full day trip to Sanchi from Bhopal the nearest city. Bhopal is also another beautiful city and the state... more travel advice

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KiKitC Nov 19, 2009 at 3:59 AM

This looks like such a beautiful place. Wish I was there for my birthday...thank you for the warm wishes!
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mallyak Apr 26, 2008 at 1:16 AM

Nice page Dada -In Thailand and Sri Lanka i don't think they like you to pose with a buddha statue-just my observation!
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bike_packer Apr 21, 2006 at 3:42 AM

hello goutam! great huge sculpture works on any Buddha shrine. the details are incredible. have seen some in Thailand.
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Tina-Perth Apr 17, 2006 at 7:08 PM

Hey Goutam, a nice start to your Sanchi page! Let me know when you've finished and I'll come back for another look. There must be so much to see in India!