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| Lalita
Sarkar considered herself very lucky when she was asked to escort the Japanese
CEO of her company to the Buddhist site of Sanchi – she felt proud to be able
to show a foreigner the enormous Buddhist civilization that once flourished in India. |
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SANCHI One of the
best-known Buddhist sites in India,
Sanchi flourished from the 3rd century BC to 7th century AD, spanning the
entire range of the development of Buddhism. This huge complex of monasteries,
stupas and other buildings is a UNESCO world heritage site and has been
extensively restored by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Highlights
Great Stupa One of the finest stupas in India, this was
built in the 2nd century by Emperor Ashoka. It has four ornate gates or
toranas, which are richly carved with scenes of life in those days, and stories
and legends from Buddha's life.
Stupa No. 3 is another smaller, but impressive
stupa. It has the relics of two on Buddha?s closest disciples.
Monastery 51 is the best-preserved vihara and has a pillared courtyard with living quarters for monks.
Temple No. 17 is one of the oldest stone temples
in India
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| Articles and Blogs | | Madhya Pradesh Information - Madhya Pradesh has rich heritage and culture. This website showcases Land, History, People, Festivals, Economy, Arts, Crafts etc.,
| | Heart of India Blog - Madhya Pradesh lies in central part of India and is perhaps the oldest part of the subcontinent - called the Gondwana - the home of the Gonds. This Blog tries to bring out the hidden magic in this very heart of India. | | Official Websites | | Government of Madhya Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Madhya Pradesh Tourism - Madhya Pradesh Tourism Government portal -Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Madhya Pradesh, Ancient Temples in Madhya Pradesh and Festivals in Madhya Pradesh. | | Other Useful Links | | Narmada River - The construction of large dams on the River Narmada and its impact on millions of people living in the river valley has become one of the most important social issues in contemporary India. | | Temples of Madhya Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh abounds in natural wealth. The Khajuraho temples attract tourists from all over the world. Madhya Pradesh is also home to two ancient pilgrimage sites Ujjain and Omkareshwar.
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