Question

What is the characteristics of Sanchi Stupa?

Answer 1

Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure builtover the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-likestructure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honour and shelter the relics.

Answer 2

Answer :-

• It is a dome like structure made up of stones or rocks or bricks. The purpose of a stupa was to commemorate a sacred spot or a particular event to enshrine the relics of Buddha or those of a Buddhist saint.