Sanchi Stupa

Have you ever seen the above monument?

If your smart device, brain, tell that you haven’t seen this scuplture, it’s time to revisit the 200 currency note. It is depicted on the reverse side of the note, probably to signify the importance of Indian heritage culture. It was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989.

I never looked at the notes that seriously. Though, I utilize them daily. Instead of crushing why haven’t I looked before, let’s be happy that I was curious to know about today. It’s a perspective game.

The Great Stupa, Sanchi Stupa, is one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in India and the largest stupa at the site. Anyways what is a stupa? A stupa is a holy place for Buddhists. It is of the mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of Buddhist monks. It is used by Buddhists as a place of meditation.

The Great Stupa is also called stupa number 1. It was built under Mauryan Empire. The original work was looked at by the great emperor, Ashoka. The stupas are build to house the earthly remains of Buddhists. Sanchi Stupa is believed to house the ashes of Buddha. Adding Buddha’s ashes is believed to activate the place with Buddha’s energies, making itself a powerful place heavenly place. Prolly, that’s why monks meditate at this place.

You might be willing to know more, but we have reached the borderline for the day 😅. Hoping you are curious to know more…

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