The Buddhist temple found at Sanchi is the Great Stupa, also known as Stupa No. 1. It is one of the oldest stone structures in India and a significant monument of Buddhist architecture. Constructed in the 3rd century BCE, it was built under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka and serves as a pilgrimage site, housing relics of the Buddha. The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical and cultural significance.
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the Great Stupa at Sanchi
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Sanchi, which is located in Madhya Pradesh, is famous for outstanding examples of Buddhist art and architecture, such as stupas, monolithic Ahsokan pillars, temples, and monasteries.
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A stupa is a round domed structure that typically houses Buddhist relics, usually the ashes of Buddhist monks and is used as a place of meditation. One of the best known stupas is the "Great Stupa" in Sanchi, India, though stupas can be found throughout the world.
Koyasan Buddhist Temple was created in 1912.
Burmese Buddhist Temple was created in 1875.
Buddhist Temple of Chicago was created in 1944.
International Buddhist Temple was created in 1981.
There are no mural paintings in Sanchi Stupa. Instead, the stupa is known for its intricate stone carvings and sculptures that depict scenes from the life of Buddha and other Buddhist themes.
Broken Ridge Buddhist Temple was created in 1975.