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12 amazing facts about sanchi stupa - history and facts for kids educational videos by mocomi
Bookmarked 406 weeks ago http:mocomicom presents: 12 amazing facts about sanchi stupasanchi stupa is located in the indian state of madhya pradesh it is one of the most ancient and famous buddhist monuments in indiathe stupa has several chambers which contains the relics of buddhathe sanchi stupa was constructed in the honour of lord buddha by emperor ashoka in 3rd century bcthe height of the great stupa is around 54 feetthe great stupa at sanchi is crowned by a chhatra a parasol-like structure intended to honour and protect the precious relicsthe dome of the stupa is a symbol of dharma the wheel of lawmost of the buddha statues at the sanchi stupa were said to be painted with the legendary mauryan polish that made them shine like glass in the erstwhile daysthe stupa actually symbolizes the life of buddha and his final release from the cycle of birth and rebirth mokshathe last addition to the stupa was done during the rule of the guptas prior to 450 adthe stupa is surrounde |