Sanchi Stupa: Madhya Pradesh’s Iconic Buddhist Heritage Site
Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is hands down the best preserved Buddhist Monument of India. Sanchi Stupa is located on a small hilltop in the town of Sanchi in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The Buddhist complex encompasses Buddhist stupas, temples, and monasteries. The Great Stupa of Sanchi built by Mauryan Emperor Ashok, in the 3rd century BCE is the most significant monument. The earliest Stupa was just a a simple brick dome built over the relics of the Buddha. With a history of several centuries of construction, reconstruction, abandonment and restoration, this now stands as an important monument of Indian Architecture and World Heritage.
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Sanchi group of monuments
The heritage site at Sanchi is a cluster of Buddhist monuments which were built after the main stupa subsequently. Two more stupas containing relics of Buddha’s disciples were added on; one of them is decorated with a torana. Structures of various Buddhist temples and monasteries also lay in ruins in this complex.
Light and sound show at Sanchi Stupa
Sanchi group of stupas host a light and sound show in the evenings, giving insights into Buddhism, Buddha’s life, and Asoka’s propagation of Buddhism. The Great Stupa is impressively personified as the Past Buddha, giving knowledge and wisdom to the smaller stupa personified as the present/future Buddha.
Light and sound show timing is 7:30 pm everyday.
The Sanchi Stupa timing is 6:30 a.m. - 6 pm everyday.
Light and sound show timing is 7:30 pm everyday.
The Sanchi Stupa timing is 6:30 a.m. - 6 pm everyday.
Experience Architect Padma Shri K.K. Muhammed
Sanchi Stupa was a part of Cultural and Heritage Trip in Madhya Pradesh curated by Times Passion Trails. Living the stories of our rich past was an experience in itself, and to add on to it, we were hearing the stories of the best preserved monument of India from the renowned archaeologist of India Mr. KK Muhammed. He has been the regional director of ASI (Archaeology Survey of India) and recently honoured with Padma Shri award for his outstanding work. Extremely humble with his personality, he shared his deep knowledge about Indian monuments with us, an absolute prestige for us!
How to reach Sanchi Stupa
To reach Sanchi Stupa, one needs to take the 10km short road from Vidisha, the nearest town to Sanchi. Or the 45km long road from Bhopal, the nearest city to Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh.
Vidisha and Bhopal are connected by road as well as by rail. For air travel, Bhopal is the most convenient airport.
A visit to Sanchi Stupa was perfect for my dose of positivity and calming vibes on Culture and Heritage trail with Times Passion Trails in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
Vidisha and Bhopal are connected by road as well as by rail. For air travel, Bhopal is the most convenient airport.
A visit to Sanchi Stupa was perfect for my dose of positivity and calming vibes on Culture and Heritage trail with Times Passion Trails in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
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Namaste! I'm Medhavi Davda.
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A High-Altitude Trekker & PADI certified SCUBA Diver, I love exploring the heights and depths of the planet with my regular doses of mountains and oceans.
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I travel to Evolve..
In Nature, I confide..
I find my calling in the Himalayas..
In the Oceans, I meditate..
A High-Altitude Trekker & PADI certified SCUBA Diver, I love exploring the heights and depths of the planet with my regular doses of mountains and oceans.
Discovering myself & life through nature, adventures, travels, sports and dance has been an addiction since my existence!