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Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site

SANCHI STUPAS

BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH

(Feb 14 2010): From Delhi

One of the most elaborate and well known of the World Heritage Sites, the pride of more than  50 magnificent Buddhist monuments that crown the hilltop of Sanchi near Bhopal in Central Madhya Pradesh....

 
Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
The Srilankan Monks chanting in front of the Stupa Early Morning.

HOW TO REACH SANCHI

Sanchi is easily accessible from All cities of India. I decided to goto Sanchi while I was at Delhi. There were many trains to Sanchi from Delhi. Almost al trains going to South India from Delhi Passes along Sanchi. Even though there is a railway station at Sanchi, the trains rarely Halt there. The nearest halt is Bhopal (The Capital of Madhya Pradesh) and I reached here Early morning. From here Sanchi is just an hour drive. The first Bus from Bhopal to Sanchi was at 5 AM. The bus station was about a kilometer far from Railway station (Scroll Down to See map to get an Idea of Bhopal City).

 

Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
Thick mist at Sanchy, Early Morning.

It took almost 45 Mins to reach Sanchi fom Bhopal. The bus stop was not that noticeable and looked like a 4 Roads junction. Here you have very few restaurants and Shops. The Sanchi town is towards the left side about a kilometer away and the Sanchi hill is towards your Right side about a kilometer far.

MAP OF BUS STAND AND RAILWAY STATION

Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofBus Stand]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofRailway Station]


Interactive Map : (c) 2005 Google Inc.
Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site

I reached Sanchi early morning by around 6 AM and I was the first to enter the Gate. The scenic around was Excellent. I did not feel like going to the next destination, but Unfortunately I had only one day to spend here and I had to reach Agra the The Next Day. After my Stupa visit I got a rented bicycle from the Shop nearby (2.5 Rs Per Hour  / 20 Per Day) and moved around Snchi and Udayagiri Caves



The Pathway to The Stupas in the Morning,





The Early Morning Sunrise.

The Chairs Places Around for the Visitors to Sit.
Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site


IN AND AROUND SANCHI

MAP OF SANCHI TOWN AND HILL

Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofBus Stop At Sanchi From Bhopal. This is Just a Small Junction]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofThe Sanchi Town]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofSanchi Railway Station Not many Trains Stop Here]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofEntrance Gate and Ticket Counter]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofThe Big Stupa]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofThe Ruins Of Monastery and The Pool]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofAnother Stupa There will be No People around this Stupa and A good Place to Relax. Needs To walk Little Bit]Interactive Zoomable Google Map of The Ruins of and Old Temple]Interactive Zoomable Google Map ofGood Place to sit and Relax


Interactive Map : (c) 2005 Google Inc.
Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
The Stupa of Sanchi

THE STUPAS

Sanchi is famous for outstanding specimen of Buddhist art and architecture, belonging to the period between the third century BC and the twelfth century AD. The most important of all the Sanchi monuments is the Sanchi Stupa. Stupas are large hemispherical domes, containing a central chamber, in which the relics of the Buddha were placed. The Sanchi Stupa is one of the best preserved early stupas in central India. The Sanchi Stupa is surrounded by a railing with four carved gateways facing all the four directions.

When the British came to India, this stupa was quite dilapidated. Buddhism had been virtually wiped out in its country of origin by then. The archaeological Survey of India did a beautiful restoration job. One of the most interesting features of all the sculpture here is the lack of images of the Buddha in human form. He is represented symbolically by a Wheel, or Footprints, or Throne.

Go around and See All the Stupas. See the Map Above To See the Location of Stupas.

Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
The Monks from Sri Lanka At Sanchi

MONKS

If you are lucky, you can see a lot of Sri Lankan Monks over there, Chanting and Moving around the Stupas. I saw a large group there.They visit here very often.

Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
The Monastry and the Bath Complex of Sanchi.

THE MONASTERY AND THE BATH COMPLEX

To the West of the Stupas you can see the remains of the Old Monastery and the Bath Complex, where monks used to take bath during those days.

Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
The Ruins of the Old Temple at Sanchi

THE RUINS OF THE OLD TEMPLE AND PILLARS

There are the remains of the old Temple and a lot. This includes Pillars, the Monastery , Etc. All around the Main Stupa You can find a Lot.



The Sculpture of Buddha.

The stairs leading to the Stupa along the Hills Side.

The Ruins of the Temple of Sanchi.


The Ruins of the Temple of Sanchi.

THe Ruins of the Temple.

The Ruins of the Temple of Sanchi.
Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
A Monkey at Sanchi

A PLACE TO SIT AND RELAX

When you go towards south from the main stupa, You will reach the Edge of the hill from where you can see the Large stretches of Green Plantations and Hills. You can sit on the ruins of a platform and watch the monkeys play and chat on the fig tree nearby. Not many comes here to Chase the monkeys away.



View of the Surrounding Plantation Village.

A Monkey enjoying the Fig fruit near the Sanchi Temple.

A Temple on the adjacent Hill.


The Decan Plateau Around the Sanchi.
Stupas Of Sanchi - World Herritage Site
The Sculpture of Elephant.


SCULPTURE

You can spend time watching the Sculptures around and there are lots and lots to explore. You can goto the temple ruins to have a look at the lots of the sculpture. If you are more interested, you can pay a visit to the museum located at the foot hills near the entrance.



The Pillar In Front of the Stupa

The Wall around the Stupa.

Another Sculpture


The Sculpture on the Walls of the Stupa.

A Stupa and the Entrance/ Gate.

Another Sculpture.


The Big Sculpture.

PHOTO GALLERY

FEW MORE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SANCHI (CLICK TO ENLARGE)



The Stupa of Sanchi Warped in Mist.

The Stupa and the Entrance Gate.

The Stairs to the Top of the Stupa.


Another Stupa Designed Later.

The Stupa.

Inside the Fencing around the Stupa.


The Monastery, Ruins Left.

The Stupa.

The Fencing around the Stupa.


The Bees Around the Sculptures.

Inside the Wall around the Stupa.

At the top of the Stupa.


The Ruins of the Old Temple.

The Fleet of steeps leading to the Stupa.

FOOT NOTES

 

TEAM

  • Me Myself

Thanks To

  • The people in Bhopal City who helped me to reach the Bus Station

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