12 Interesting Facts about Sanchi Stupa
- The Sanchi Stupa is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the most ancient and famous Buddhist monuments in India.
- The Stupa has several chambers, which contains the relics of Buddha.
- The Sanchi Stupa was constructed in the honour of Lord Buddha by Emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BC.
- The height of the Great Stupa is around 54 feet.
- The Great Stupa at Sanchi is crowned by a chhatra, a parasol-like structure, intended to honour and protect the precious relics inside.
- The dome of the Stupa is a symbol of Dharma, the Wheel of Law.
- Most of the Buddha statues at the Sanchi Stupa were said to be painted with a legendary Mauryan polish that made them shine like glass in the erstwhile days.
- The Stupa actually symbolises the life of Buddha and his final release from the cycle of birth and rebirth (Moksha).
- The last addition to the Stupa was done during the rule of the Guptas, prior to 450 AD.
- The Stupa is surrounded by four gateways that represent various scenes from the life of Lord Buddha and the Jataka tales.
- The national emblem of India was derived from the Ashoka Pillar of Sanchi Stupa.
- Sanchi Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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