Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Exploring the Top Sanchi Tourist Places

Sanchi is a city located in Madhya Pradesh, the city is popular for beautiful ancient Stupas, monasteries, the Ashoka Pillar, Toranas with intricate carvings and other remnants of the rich Buddhist culture, which attracts travelers from all around the world.

Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Exploring the Top Sanchi Tourist Places
19 Oct, 2024

Sanchi is located in Madhya Pradesh, popular for the Buddhist monuments, which are one of the oldest stone structures in India. The city is designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the Great Stupa was built in the 3rd century BC by Emperor Ashoka. The sculptures and monuments present at in Sanchi are a fine example of the development of Buddhist art and architecture in Madhya Pradesh. 

The Sanchi stupa is a large hemispherical dome, more than 50 ft high with a diameter of more than 30m was constructed to honor Lord Buddha and houses many important Buddhist relics. It is meant to serve as a sacred burial mound for the distributed remains of Lord Buddha.

Sanchi is famous for its ancient Stupas, monasteries, the Ashoka Pillar, Toranas or ornate gateways with intricate carvings and other remnants of the rich Buddhist culture which date back to the 3rd century B. C. The site is one of the most important places for Buddhist pilgrimage and pilgrims from around the world visit this place.
 

Ashok Pillar, Sanchi 
 

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