ABOUT SANCHI:
MODE OF COMMUNICATION:
SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:
FORT & MONUMENTS |
The Great Stupa (No. 1) Toranas or Gateways Stupa (No. 2) Stupa (No. 3) Asoka Pillar Gyaraspur
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HISTORIC SITES |
Besnagar (Vidisha)
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MUSEUM & AUDITORIUM |
Site Museum Udaigiri |
FAIRS & FESTIVALS |
ChethiyagiriVihara Festival |
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ATTRACTIONS OF SANCHI
The Great Stupa (No. 1):
Toranas or Gateways:
Reliefs on the Toranas depict the Jataka tales of Buddha’s incarnation and the main event associated with his life.
Stupa (No. 2):
2nd century BC. Stupa lies on the edge of the Sanchi Hill.
Stupa (No. 3):
Stupa was built during 150-140 BC.
Relics of Sariputta and Mahamogallam, two of Buddhas chief disciples were found in this stupa.
These relics are at present housed in the Sri Lankan Vihara here.
Asoka Pillar:
Fragments of the Asokan Pillar dating back to the 3rd century BC lie near Stupa 1.
Chunar sandstone pillar is known for its polished surface and carries Emperor Asoka’s edicts to his people.
Site Museum:
Must visit site exhibits the antiquities recovered from excavations of Sanchi hill and few sculptures from Gyaraspur.
ATTRACTIONS AROUND SANCHI
Besnagar (Vidisha):
Gyaraspur:
Udaigiri: