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Sanchi
The complex at Sanchi has some of the oldest and finest examples of Buddhist architecture. The famous Great Stupa was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Here chaityas, temples, pillars and monasteries have sculptures on the tales of the Jatakas and episodes of the Buddha's life.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Bhopal. On the Delhi-Bombay railway line, the nearest railhead is Vidisha (10 km). Nearest airport is Bhopal (72 km). Taxis available from Bhopal.
WHERE TO STAY
Sri Lanka Mahabodhi Society Rest House, Travellers Lodge, Buddhist Guest House, Circuit House.
WHAT TO SEE
THE GREAT STUPA: The oldest stone structure in India, the stupa has magnificently carved gateways or toranas. Amongst the finest examples of Buddhist art. The four gateways are each
Sanchi
The complex at Sanchi has some of the oldest and finest examples of Buddhist architecture. The famous Great Stupa was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. Here chaityas, temples, pillars and monasteries have sculptures on the tales of the Jatakas and episodes of the Buddha's life.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Bhopal. On the Delhi-Bombay railway line, the nearest railhead is Vidisha (10 km). Nearest airport is Bhopal (72 km). Taxis available from Bhopal.
WHERE TO STAY
Sri Lanka Mahabodhi Society Rest House, Travellers Lodge, Buddhist Guest House, Circuit House.
WHAT TO SEE
THE GREAT STUPA: The oldest stone structure in India, the stupa has magnificently carved gateways or toranas. Amongst the finest examples of Buddhist art. The four gateways are each
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ASHOKA PILLAR: Lies near the southern gateway. One of the finest examples of Ashokan pillars.
GUPTA TEMPLE: This 5th century AD temple, is one of the earliest known examples of temple architecture in India.
ASHOKA PILLAR: Lies near the southern gateway. One of the finest examples of Ashokan pillars.
GUPTA TEMPLE: This 5th century AD temple, is one of the earliest known examples of temple architecture in India.
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