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Sanchi Stupas

Sanchi Stupas
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City Sanchi
State Madhya Pradesh
Location Central India
Altitude
Year of Construction 220BC to 236AD
Constructed By
Type of Construction Ancient
Type of Building Pilgrimage Center
Managed By
Official Website http://www.stupa.org.nz/stupa/sanchi.htm
Dedicated To Gautam Buddha
Other Deities
Religion Buddhism
Importance
Famous For Sanchi is famous for its sculptures, crafted only two or three hundred years after the historical Buddha left. / Ashoka Pillars, Sanchi Stupa
Festival
Best Time October and March
Opening Schedule
Visit Timings
Pooja Schedule
Entry Formalities
Accomodation
Accesibility The nearest airport is at Bhopal (72 km). Bhopal, the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is well connected by air and rail to Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Sanchi lies on the rail route between Delhi and Bhopal. On the Delhi-Bombay railway line, the nearest railhead is Vidisha (10 km). There is regular bus service from Sanchi to Bhopal. Taxis are available from Bhopal.
Nearby Cities
Related Links http://www.buddhanet.net/sanchi.htm
http://rogershepherd.com/WIW/solution12/stupa.html
http://north-india-tourism.com/buddhist-pilgrimage-tours/sanchi-stupa.html
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