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About Sanchi
Sanchi, located in Raisen District, is a small village, which is renowned for its Buddha stupas and monuments. It is located at the footsteps of a hill and recognised for several Buddhist monuments. The destination has numerous monasteries,......Read more on Sanchi
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Ashoka Pillar
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Ranked 1 of 9Places to Visit in Sanchi
- Type: Monument
The Ashoka Pillar is located very close to the Southern Gateway of the Great Stupa and is popular for the structural balance and aesthetic proportions. The pillar is built in the Greco Buddhist style and is beautifully carved.
The pillar has a dazzling polish that still glitters to this...
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Buddhist Vihara
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 9Places to Visit in Sanchi
- Type: Religious
The Buddhist Vihara is a very important centre of Buddhist culture and has the relics of Satdhara Stupa. It is situated few kilometres from Sanchi and the relics are kept in a glass casket on a platform in the inner chamber.
Earlier, all these viharas were made of wood and decorated with...
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Great Stupa
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 9Places to Visit in Sanchi
- Type: Religious
The Great Stupa (No.1) is one of the oldest stone-made structures in India. The structure is 16.4 metres in height, 36.5 metres in diameter and has a huge hemispherical dome. The Stupa is surrounded by a paved procession path and stands as a symbol of majesty.
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Stupa No. 3
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 9Places to Visit in Sanchi
- Type: Religious
Stupa No. 3 is located near the great stupa and has a crown on the hemispherical dome which has special religious importance. It has an umbrella made of polished stone and houses the relics of two of the earliest disciples of Buddha, Mahamogallena and Sariputta, in the inner chamber of the stupa.
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Stupa No. 2
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 9Places to Visit in Sanchi
- Type: Religious
This stupa is located at the border of the hill with a stone wall surrounding it. The Stupa was constructed in the 2nd century BC and is situated on an artificial platform. Unlike the other stupas, this stupa has no gateways and there are lot of decorations and carvings on circumvents....
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