Sanchi

Sanchi Stupa-Post 3

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                       If you asked about Sanchi from a shopkeeper he will give you a packet of milk.

                Yes, Sanchi is a brand name of dairy milk of M P governments. In our country language Sanchi keht hoo means I am telling truth. But all the above is not important I am talking about famous Sanchi stupa. I reached Sanchi.

                       There are so many battles famous in our Indian history. Kaling Yuddh is one of them. The fight was between king Ashoka and Kaling king Chetrraj. The victory goes to king Ashoka.

               After the battle, King Ashoka sits on mud island. So many of his generals died in this fighting. Thousand number of soldiers died. Body parts such as hands, legs, heads were laying in the battleground. The soldiers who were injured, fighting another battle. Clash of breath. The river flowing in front of king Ashoka was converted into red color due to blood.

          What is the meaning of this victory? What is the aim of this battle? Whether I am pleased. He became a child and cried. He cried on this brutal destruction of mankind.

        King Ashoka diverted to religion. He took the oath of Ahinsa. He became a religious person. He followed preaches Lord Buddha in his entire life. He became an ambassador of Bodh Dharm, and work for it during entire his life.

 Great Stupa

               Great stupa along with other stupa situated at the hilltop of Sanchi town. These are the oldest stone structure in India built by emperor Ashoka of the Maury Dynasty. A typical example of stupa and statements of Buddhist art and sculpture this stupa were built to keep a vestige of disciples of Buddha, relics of Lord Buddha kept in the stupa. The great stupa is more than 50 feet high and about 30 meters of diameter.

               It is said that the wife of king Ashoka named queen Vidisha belongs to Bhelsa, the old name of Vidisha town. All the stupa were built-in supervision of the queen and her son. 

Other Stupa

              Two other stupas are smaller than great stupa. The last addition to the stupa was done during the rules of the Guptas.

              Stupas are surrounded by four gateway called Toran. Which shows the life of Buddha. Sanchi is a highly devoted Buddhist pilgrimage point in India.

Ashoka Pillar

              Ashoka Pillar has still glittered as it was polished a  few days before. The crown of the pillars kept in the Sanchi museum. The national emblem of India is derived from the Ashoka Pillar.

Sanchi Museum

                Sanchi museum is a great feeling of ancient times. Gateways, Torana, the crown of the Ashoka Pillar and other items kept in the museum.

Gupta Temple

             The oldest temple shows principles that were needed to be followed in a temple.

How to Reach Sanchi

            Sanchi is near about 46 km from capital Bhopal. Trains, buses, and taxi are available from Bhopal. You can stay at Bhopal and easily reached Sanchi. Sanchi is at Delhi Mumbai central railway line. If you come from Delhi, you can stay at Vidisha, which is only 9 km from Sanchi. Hotels and all other facilities available in town Sanchi as well as at Vidisha.

Timing

             The Sanchi stupa opened to public from sunrise to sunset.

              You will find greenery and garden all around the stupa;The gardens are  well maintained.

Udeygiri cave

               You can include Udeygiri cave in this tour. Udeygiri cave is at Vidisha which is only 9 Km from Sanchi.

             One more thing that the national emblem of our country derived from the Ashoka Pillar.

             Last but not least, UNESCO has given the status of world heritage site to the Sanchi. Make your trip to Sanchi.

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