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Buddhist complex in Madhya Pradesh, India
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It
Sanchi_Stupa
Stupa in Madhya Pradesh, India
The Stupa No. 2 at Sanchi, also called Sanchi II, is one of the oldest existing Buddhist stupas in India, and part of the Buddhist complex of Sanchi in
Sanchi_Stupa_No._2
Archeological site in Madhya Pradesh, India
on railings at Sanchi Stupa No.2 (starting circa 115 BCE). It is more provincial in quality than the sculpture at Sanchi, Amaravati Stupa and some other
Bharhut
Nagar panchayat in Madhya Pradesh, India
century. A small hilltop village, just besides the stupa complex, is still called Kanakheda. The name Sanchi might have originated from Sanskrit and Pali word
Sanchi,_Madhya_Pradesh
Domed structure containing Buddhist relics
restored. The Great Stupa at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh, is the most famous and best-preserved early stupa in India. Apart from very large stupas, there are many
Stupa
Ancient Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh, India
Shimada dates the first phase to 50–1 BCE, about the same period as the Sanchi stūpa I gateways. The second phase is 50–100 CE, the same period as Karli chaitya
Amaravati_Stupa
Symbol in Dharmic religions
Bharhut stupa topped with a dharmachakra pinnacle Buddha represented by Dharmacakra, Sanchi Stupa no. 3. Dharmacakra on Pillar, Sanchi Stupa no. 3 Adoration
Dharmachakra
Indian queen
spread of Buddhism to other countries. She is also remembered for the Sanchi Stupa. According to the Ceylonese chronicles, Ashoka's first wife was the daughter
Devi_(wife_of_Ashoka)
Relics of two main disciples of the Buddha
the stupas, allowing them to successfully open and explore several stupas in Sanchi. During the expedition, Cunningham and Maisey excavated Stupa number
Relics of Sariputta and Moggallana
Relics_of_Sariputta_and_Moggallana
Buddhist temple in Luoyang, China
recent cooperative project, with India, was completed in 2008 when the Sanchi Stupa and the Sarnath Buddha statue were erected. On arrival of the two monks
White_Horse_Temple
Indian empire (185–73 BCE)
sculptures, and architectural monuments such as the stupa at Bharhut, and the renowned Great Stupa at Sanchi. The Shunga rulers helped to establish the tradition
Shunga_Empire
Ancient Buddhist stupa and archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan
imagery in religious practice. Unlike constructions at Sanchi, stupas around the Dharmarajika Stupa were built by individual donors, rather than as part
Dharmarajika_Stupa
Buddhist settlement
The Andher Stupas are a group of three stupa located 19 km south-east of Sanchi, Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh, India. Located high enough, they overlook
Andher_Stupas
Constituency of the Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly in India
segment of Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency. Sanchi is known for its Buddhist monuments, called Sanchi Stupas. The assembly seat lies in Raisen district
Sanchi_Assembly_constituency
Artistic syncretism between Classical Greece and Buddhist India
such as capitals including the Pillars of Ashoka, and stupas such as the Sanchi and Bharhut stupas, which were constructed and first decorated during the
Greco-Buddhist_art
Buddhist settlement
ancient monastic complex of Buddhist stupas. The site, positioned on a hill, is located about 10 km southwest of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. near Salamatpur
Sonari_Stupas
Protection of the body in South Asia
remarkably well fitted. The Bharhut Stupa depicts the use of leather scale armour. Furthermore, on the Sanchi Stupa, soldiers are depicted wearing quilted
Indian_armour
Free-standing ornamental or arched gateway
archaeological evidence shows the toranas of Sanchi Stupa dates back to the 3rd century BCE. The form of the Sanchi torana appears to reflect earlier examples
Torana_(architecture)
Buddhist settlement
of about thirty stupas located southeast of Sanchi, about at about 11 km. There are in all four groups of stupas surrounding Sanchi within a radius of
Bhojpur_Stupas
Religious symbols in Buddhism
like Sanchi, Amaravati, Bharhut, Bodhgaya and Sarnath. According to Karlsson, three specific signs, the Bodhi tree, the Dharma wheel, and the stupa, occur
Buddhist_symbolism
Shunga Emperor from 185 to 149 BCE
Takshashila around the time of Shunga rule. He also theorized that the Sanchi stupa was vandalized in 2nd century BCE (that is, during Pushyamitra's reign)
Pushyamitra_Shunga
Architecture of India from the Bronze Age to the 9th century CE
at Sanchi for the elevation of the toranas (1st century BCE/CE) and then Amaravati (1st–2nd century CE). Sanchi Stupa No.2, the earliest known stupa with
Ancient_Indian_architecture
200 BC–10 AD Greek kingdom in South Asia
figures that can be found on the railings of the stupa. These early reliefs at Sanchi, (those of Sanchi Stupa No.2), are dated to 115 BC, while the more extensive
Indo-Greek_Kingdom
Sandstone statue of the Shalabhanjika Yakshi
originally installed on one of the gateways that surrounded the Great Stupa at Sanchi, which is said to have contained the relics of the Buddha. In the 1st
Sanchi_Yakshi_Figure
Series of monolithic columns on the Indian subcontinent
around the 13th year of Ashoka's reign. Sanchi pillar (Schism Edict) The Minor Pillar Edict located at Sanchi Stupa has a different context than most of
Pillars_of_Ashoka
Post Gupta-era stupa at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dhamek Stupa (also spelled Dhamekh and Dhamekha) is a massive stupa located in Deer Park at Sarnath in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. One of the eight
Dhamek_Stupa
Topics referred to by the same term
Buddhist monument in Victoria, Australia Great Stupa at Sanchi, a Buddhist complex in India Stupa Stupa (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists
Great_Stupa
One of the Jataka tales
monkeys head, seemingly to kill it. Down the panel of the relief from Sanchi (Stupa No1, Western Gateway) flows, from top to bottom, the river Ganges. To
Mahakapi_Jataka
Monument at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
world famous stupa of Sanchi. But unlike the stupa of Sanchi, Deekshabhoomi stupa is completely hollow inside. It is the largest hollow stupa among all Buddhist
Deekshabhoomi
Ancient city in the Indian subcontinent
city of Kapilavastu. The departure of the Buddha from Kapilavastu, Sanchi, Stupa 1, Northern Gate. Puṇṇa Mantānīputta – one of the Buddha's ten principal
Kapilavastu_(ancient_city)
ancient and chequered. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts, and palaces on hilltops, raise in the visitor's mind visions of
Tourism_in_Madhya_Pradesh
Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, India
Bodhi Tree are found at Sanchi, on the toraṇas of Stūpa I, dating from around 25 BCE, and on a relief carving from the stupa railing at Bhārhut, from
Mahabodhi_Temple
Buddhist place of worship
tree temple depicted in Sanchi, Stupa 1, Southern gateway Relief of a multi-storied temple, 2nd century CE, Ghantasala Stupa Remains of the circular rock-hewn
Buddhist_temple
Founder of Buddhism
the Buddha from the Trayastrimsa Heaven, Sanchi Stupa No. 1. The Buddha's Miracle at Kapilavastu, Sanchi Stupa 1. Bimbisara visiting the Buddha (represented
The_Buddha
Buddhist tale of a former life of the Buddha
Sovannasam is sometimes rendered. The Jataka appear on a relief at Sanchi, Stupa No1, Western Gateway. At the right hand top corner of the panel arc
Syama_Jataka
Buddhist settlement
consisting of stupas and viharas, located 9 km (5.6 mi) west of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. There are four groups of stupas surrounding Sanchi, within a
Satdhara
Crocodilian native to the Indian subcontinent
A gharial is depicted on one of the rock carvings on a pillar of the Sanchi Stupa, which dates to the 3rd century BC. In Hindu mythology, the gharial is
Gharial
Tratarasa
This is also corroborated by some artistic realization on the nearby Sanchi stupa thought to belong to the period of the Shungas. Altogether, three Shunga
Bhagabhadra
Denomination of the Indian rupee
Gandhi (New) Series. The new version of the note has a depiction of Sanchi Stupa on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage. The base colour
Indian_200-rupee_note
Building with a circular ground plan
inspiration. Sanchi Stupa in India, a Buddhist pilgrimage site Remains of a circular Chaitya, Tulja Caves Tulja Lena Chaitya, plan and elevation Sanchi depiction
Rotunda
Stupa in the Parasi District of Nepal
east gateway of Great Stupa at Sanchi, in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India A bas-relief of the Ramagrama stupa, from the Catalogue
Ramagrama_stupa
Railway station in Madhya Pradesh, India
5 km away from UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sanchi stupas. In October 2014, it was announced that Sanchi railway station will become a multi-functional
Sanchi_railway_station
Term in Indian art and literature
(Torana) of Sanchi Stupa near Bhopal, a World Heritage site. Near Patna, another early example of a shalabhanjika was excavated with the Buddhist Stupa and Durakhi
Salabhanjika
Mauryan era stupa in Bihar, India
Kesariya Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Kesariya, near the town of Mehsi, located at a distance of 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Patna, in the East Champaran
Kesaria_stupa
Town in Madhya Pradesh, India
and Mughal rulers. Sanchi Stupa: Sanchi town, located a short distance from Raisen, houses a very ancient and important Buddhist stupa, which is very important
Raisen
Type of stupa erected by the Jains for devotional purposes
Jain stupa The Jain stupa was a type of stupa erected by the Jains for devotional purposes. A Jain stupa dated to the 2nd century BCE-1st century CE was
Jain_stupa
Indian figurine found in Italy
the Satavahanas were in control of Sanchi from 50 BCE onward. It is thought that these early reliefs at Sanchi Stupa No.2 were made by craftsmen from the
Pompeii_Lakshmi
Major Hindu goddess; goddess of wealth and beauty
CE found in various locations in India such as Ayodhya, Mathura, Ujjain, Sanchi, Bodh Gaya, Kanauj, all feature Lakshmi. Similarly, ancient Greco-Indian
Lakshmi
High relief of a warrior from Madhya Pradesh, India
Buddhist Stupa of Sanchi. Some of them appear to be making a dedication to Southern Gateway of the Great Stupa. The official notice at Sanchi reads "Foreigners
Bharhut_Yavana
of brickwork in Europe was established. Sanchi Stupa India Asia 300 BCE Buddhist temple In the village of Sanchi Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari Bulgaria Europe
List of oldest extant buildings
List_of_oldest_extant_buildings
Representations of the five qualities of the Adi-Buddha
Indian Buddhist stupas like Sanchi stupa, Udayagiri stupa, Jajpur stupa (Pushpagiri) and Dekhinath stupa (Gyaraspur). The Udayagiri stupa for example, houses
Five_Tathāgatas
like Sariputta and Maudgalyāyana, were also preserved enshrined in stupas (as in Sanchi). Sometime in the middle of the fifth century, the Chinese pilgrim
Relics_associated_with_Buddha
Ancient Indian empire (c. 321–185 BCE)
the Ashoka pillar at Nandangarh and several sculptures on the Great Stupa of Sanchi. Based on this evidence, modern scholars theorise that the peacock
Maurya_Empire
Archaeological site in Andhra Pradesh, India
a double terraced Maha Stupa on a hilltop which is next in importance only to Sanchi Stupa. The hill on which the Maha Stupa is located is called Singarakonda
Chandavaram_Buddhist_site
Key mandala in East Asian Esoteric Buddhism
Indian Buddhist stupas like Sanchi stupa, Udayagiri stupa, Jajpur stupa (Pushpagiri) and Dekhinath stupa (Gyaraspur). The Udayagiri stupa for example, houses
Mandala_of_the_Two_Realms
British Army engineer (1814–1893)
He had suggested to the Museum that they should use the arch from the Sanchi Stupa to mark the entrance of a new section on Indian history. He also published
Alexander_Cunningham
in the Gupta era. Sanchi is located in Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh, India. The inscription is in situ on railing of the main stūpa, to the immediate
Sanchi inscription of Chandragupta II
Sanchi_inscription_of_Chandragupta_II
Indian dynasty (2nd century BCE – 3rd century CE)
Satavahanas contributed greatly to the embellishment of the Buddhist stupa of Sanchi. It was heavily repaired under King Satakarni II. The gateways and
Satavahana_dynasty
Indian politician, nationalist, barrister and academician (1901–1953)
two disciples Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, discovered in the Great Stupa at Sanchi by Sir Alexander Cunningham in 1851 and kept at the British Museum
Shyama_Prasad_Mukherjee
5th-century Buddha statue from Sarnath, India
Kandy in 2010. Replica at the Luoyang White Horse Temple within the Sanchi stupa replica (Yindufodian) Replica at the Palelai Buddhist Temple in Singapore
Buddha Preaching his First Sermon (Sarnath)
Buddha_Preaching_his_First_Sermon_(Sarnath)
examples of early rock-cut Buddhist architecture in India are stupas, such as the Sanchi Stupa, commissioned by Emperor Ashoka during the Mauryan Empire to
Architecture_of_India
Traditional narratives of the previous lives of Buddha
in Theravada countries today. Chaddanta Jataka, Sanchi Sama Jataka, Sanchi Syama Jataka Sanchi Stupa Muga Pakha Jataka, Bharhut Vessantara Jataka, Bharhut
Jataka_tales
Type of architectural creation
other places. The builders of ‘stupas’ in Sri Lanka had closely followed the designs of such monuments built in Sanchi and other places in India. In huge
Stupas_in_Sri_Lanka
Divine beings
Visit of Indra and Brahma to the Buddha, Sanchi Stupa no. 1
Buddhist_deities
Combined military forces of India
their armies for the possession of relics of Buddha after his death in 4th century BCE. Depiction of the battle on Sanchi stupa railing, 1st century BCE.
Indian_Armed_Forces
Asia in peaceful manner. Many architectural structures of India such as Sanchi Stupa, Taj Mahal and Mahabodhi Temple are UNESCO World Heritage Sites today
Indian_people
including architectural monuments such as the Stupa at Bharhut and the renowned Great Stupa at Sanchi. The Shunga rulers helped to establish the tradition
History_of_India
sources. Several Jātakas are depicted in visual form on the monuments at Sanchi, dating around the 1st century BCE. The corpus of Jātaka stories continued
Buddhist_mythology
Style of building
the earliest Buddhist sites still in existence is at Sanchi, India, and this is centred on a stupa said to have been built by King Ashoka (273–236 BCE)
Buddhist_architecture
Legendary animal
Griffin inscription at Sanchi Stupa from 3rd century BCE
Griffin
Episode in the traditional story of Buddha's life
incident is seen in several Buddhist sites like Barhut, Sarnath, Amaravati Stupa, Nagarjunakonda, Ajanta, other Gandharan sites, and sites in Central, South-East
Queen_Maya's_Dream
Tourism in India
entry on India's Tentative List for World Heritage. Bhimbetka Caves Sanchi Stupa Gwalior Raja Bhoj Setu Patalpani waterfall Mahakal Corridor Maharashtra
Tourism_in_India_by_state
Indian historian (born 1957)
"The Production and Reproduction of a Monument: The Many Lives of the Sanchi Stupa". South Asian Studies. 29 (1): 77–109. doi:10.1080/02666030.2013.772801
Tapati_Guha-Thakurta
Ancient archaeological site in India
actually a Stupa which has a height of more than 25 metre and is bigger than Sanchi Stupa. It is also known as Asandh Stupa or Kushna Stupa since it belongs
Jarasandha_ka_Qila
second-largest in the world after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh is the oldest stone structure in India. Built by Emperor
Religion_in_India
Buddhist site near Bairat, Rajasthan, India
tree temple depicted in Sanchi, Stupa 1, Southern gateway. Relief of a multi-storied temple, 2nd century CE, Ghantasala Stupa. Remains of the circular
Bairat_Temple
spread of Buddhism to other countries. She is also remembered for the Sanchi Stupa. Nagabhata I, (r. c. 730 – 760 CE) was the founder of the imperial Gurjara
List of people from Madhya Pradesh
List_of_people_from_Madhya_Pradesh
Sutra in Mahāyāna Buddhism
the cave temples at Karla and Ajaṇṭā, and also with the Great Amarāvati Stupa. During this time, the Śātavāhana dynasty also maintained extensive links
Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra
Mahāyāna_Mahāparinirvāṇa_Sūtra
History of the Indian state
1977, p. 2. Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya 1977, p. 3. "Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2019-02-16. Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya
History_of_Madhya_Pradesh
site built around the 3rd Millennium B.C in modern-day Gujarat. Great Stupa of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh built in the 3rd century BCE. Kailasa temple is one
Culture_of_India
Ancient school of art, especially sculpture, in India
Mathura is highly similar to contemporary examples found in Bharhut, Sanchi Stupa No. 2, Vidisha, Bhaja, Pauni, Amaravati, Jaggayyapeta, Bhubaneswar, Udayagiri
Art_of_Mathura
Currency of India
₹100 142mm × 66 mm Lavender Rani ki vav 2018 ₹200 146mm × 66mm Orange Sanchi Stupa 2017 ₹500 150mm × 66mm Stone Grey Red Fort 2016 ₹2000 166mm × 66mm Magenta
Indian_rupee
Republican confederacy in ancient India
Malla republic obtained a share of the Buddha's relics and built their own stūpas and gave their own feasts to commemorate this event. After the death of
Malla_(tribe)
these relics and stupas could bring blessings. Perhaps the best-preserved example of a Mauryan Buddhist site is the Great Stupa of Sanchi (dating from the
History_of_Buddhism
Series of Indian banknotes
Ki Vav, Gujarat 19 July 2018 2018- ₹200 146 mm × 66 mm Bright Yellow Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh 25 August 2017 2017- ₹500 150 mm × 66 mm Stone Grey Red
Mahatma_Gandhi_New_Series
Hindu god and brother of Krishna
have been discovered in central Indian Buddhist sites, such as with Sanchi stupas at Andher, Mehgaon and Chandna. These are dated to around the start
Balarama
Stylized lotus flower used as the seat or base for a figure in Asian art
is seen in the 1st century BCE terracotta plaque illustrated above. The Sanchi stone relief illustrated here shows a similar composition with Queen Maya
Lotus_throne
Mauryan emperor from 269 to 232 BCE
construction of following stupas and viharas is credited to Ashoka:[citation needed] Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
Ashoka
mountain. An inscribed sketch in one cave illustrates a Stupa similar to the style of Sanchi Stupa in India. Gazette No. 1884 2014, p. 923. "Samangala Ancient
Samangala_Aranya_Senasanaya
British Army general
Maisey, 1850 General view of the Stupas at Sanchi, watercolor by F.C. Maisey (The Great Stupa on top of the hill, and Stupa 2 at the forefront) Relics discovered
Frederick_Charles_Maisey
Village in Uttar Pradesh, India
portion of the Buddha's ashes that were given to his own Shakya clan. A large stupa and the ruins of several monasteries as well as a museum are located within
Piprahwa
Greek soldier in Bharhut, or a frieze in Sanchi which describes Greek-looking foreigners honouring the Sanchi stupa with gifts, prayers and music (image above)
History of the Indo-Greek Kingdom
History_of_the_Indo-Greek_Kingdom
Gandhi Hampi INR 100 Mahatma Gandhi Rani ki vav INR 200 Mahatma Gandhi Sanchi Stupa INR 500 Mahatma Gandhi Red Fort INR 2000 Mahatma Gandhi Mangalyaan
List_of_motifs_on_banknotes
Resting place of Babasaheb Ambedkar
is a Stupa, besides the resting place for Bhikkhus. The main entrance gate of the Chaitya Bhoomi is replica of the Gate of the Stupa of Sanchi while
Chaitya_Bhoomi
Gradual process of replacement of in India, ended around the 13th or 14th century
Akira Shimada (2012). Early Buddhist Architecture in Context: The Great Stūpa at Amarāvatī (ca. 300 BCE-300 CE). BRILL Academic. pp. 200–204. ISBN 978-90-04-23326-3
Decline of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent
Decline_of_Buddhism_in_the_Indian_subcontinent
of the Paleolithic era. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sanchi Stupa (46 km away): A Buddhist Stupa commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd
Economy_of_Madhya_Pradesh
This is a list of Buddhist temples, monasteries, stupas, and pagodas in India for which there are Wikipedia articles, sorted by location. Amaravati Bavikonda
List of Buddhist temples in India
List_of_Buddhist_temples_in_India
The Bharatpur Stupa is a large stupa located at the Bharatpur archaeological site in the Indian state of West Bengal. Although the stupas discovered in
Bharatpur_Stupa
Buddhist scripture, sutta collection in the Khuddaka Nikāya of the Pāli Canon
King Bimbisāra with his royal cortege issuing from the city of Rajagriha to visit the Buddha. Sanchi Stupa, India.
Sutta_Nipata
Prayer hall from Buddhist tradition
with a stupa and a rounded apse at the end opposite the entrance, and a high roof with a rounded profile. Strictly speaking, the chaitya is the stupa itself
Chaitya
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