describe the main features of sanchi stupa
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Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics.
It was Emperor Asoka who put the foundations of a religious centre at Sanchi, probably chosen because of his Queen Devi, who was the daughter of a merchant of Vidisha belongs to there.
Since the 14th century sanchi remained deserted and undiscovered till 1818 when General Taylor rediscovered the site. Sir John Marshall established an archaeological museum in 1919, which was later converted into the present site museum at Sanchi.
The pillar has an Ashokan inscription (Schism Edict) and an inscription in the ornamental Sankha Lipi from the Gupta period.
The Great Stupa at Sanchi is the oldest stone structure in India.
Stupa no. 1, or the 'Great Stupa' is the principal monument.
It is believed that the sanchi stupa is housing the relics of Buddha.
Sanchi, especially Stupa 1, has a large number of Brahmi inscriptions.
It is 36.5 m in diameter and rises almost 21.64 meters high.
when emperor Ashoka once accepted Buddhism, he built his first “stupa” at Sanchi and later several more, as well as other religious structures.
This place possesses a historical importance even though the Buddha has never visited the place (sanchi).
Sanchi was built as the Buddhist studies and learning centre.
The most famous Ashoka pillar, which contains four lions like that of Sarnath is found in Sanchi as well and these are constructed in a Greco-Buddhist style.
The Stupa symbolized Buddha and finally it became a symbol of his final release from the cycle of birth and rebirth - the Parinirvana or the ‘Final Dying.’
Sanchi Stupa gone through restoration work between 1912 and 1919, under the supervision of Sir John Marshall.
It became world heritage site in 1989.
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