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The site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments dating back to the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. It is the oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence and was a major Buddhist centre in India until the 12th century A.D.
The site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments dating back to the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. It is the oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence and was a major Buddhist centre in India until the 12th century A.D.
The reign of Mauryan emperor Aลoka in 3rd century BCE is considered instrumental in spread of Buddhism in Indian subcontinent. With the establishment of monolithic Aลoka Stambha (pillar) bearing a highly elaborate capital, Aลoka distinguished Sanchi as a site of great importance.
Since Aลokan times, subsequent powerful empires reigned over this region โ such as the Sunga, Kushana, Kshatrapa & finally Gupta dynasties โ continued to contribute to expansion of Sanchi with the construction of hypostyle, apsidal, temples, shrines, smaller stupas & viharas.
So I'm here this weekend. Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh. A UNESCO World Heritage site and glowing example of syncretic cultural growth. Built by Emperor Ashoka, and embellished by the Sungas, Satavahanas, Guptas and Parmaras ๐คฉ๐คฉ
The most magnificent part of the Sanchi Stupa are the Ornamental Toranas or the Gateways. Four of them facing the four Cardinal directions ๐คฉ #Sanchi #ThisHeartWasMeantToWander
Lucky to have a 200 Rupees note on me. Could get this pic ๐คฉ๐๐
