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Sanchi Collection

Sanchi, a captivating UNESCO World Heritage site in Madhya Pradesh, India, is home to the magnificent East Gate of the Great Stupa

Background imageSanchi Collection: East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. Creator: Unknown

East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. One of the oldest stone structures in India, and important monument of Indian Architecture

Background imageSanchi Collection: Scenes from the Life of King Ashoka, Gate of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (stone)

Scenes from the Life of King Ashoka, Gate of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (stone)
1764433 Scenes from the Life of King Ashoka, Gate of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (stone) by Indian School; (add.info.: Ashoka Maurya (304-232 BCE), commonly known as Ashoka and also as Ashoka the Great

Background imageSanchi Collection: The Great Departure', East Gate at Sanchi (photo)

The Great Departure", East Gate at Sanchi (photo)
693358 The Great Departure", East Gate at Sanchi (photo) by Indian School; Madhya Pradesh, India; (add.info.: This middle architrave shows the Great Departure of Buddha from his palace at)

Background imageSanchi Collection: Emperor Ashoka the Great on Elephant, 1st century BC

Emperor Ashoka the Great on Elephant, 1st century BC. Found in the Collection of Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

Background imageSanchi Collection: torana of Big stupa, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

torana of Big stupa, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Big stupa and torana, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Big stupa and torana, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Big stupa (II c. BC) and torana, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

Big stupa (II c. BC) and torana, UNESCO World Heritage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi, India (engraving)

The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi, India (engraving)
1046776 The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi, India)

Background imageSanchi Collection: India: The Great Buddhist Tope at Sanchi (engraving)

India: The Great Buddhist Tope at Sanchi (engraving)
6007431 India: The Great Buddhist Tope at Sanchi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Buddhist Tope at Sanchi)

Background imageSanchi Collection: Hutchison_20059473

Hutchison_20059473
India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi Detail of stupa carving

Background imageSanchi Collection: ©EyeUbiquitous_10074896

©EyeUbiquitous_10074896
INDIA, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi Great Stupa and Torana

Background imageSanchi Collection: Sanchi Stupa, a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa

Sanchi Stupa, a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, in the State of Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia

Background imageSanchi Collection: International Exhibition - Great Gateway at Sanchi

International Exhibition - Great Gateway at Sanchi
The great gateway from the Buddhist Tope at Sanchi, central India displayed in the picture galleries at the International Exhibition in London in 1871. Date: 1871

Background imageSanchi Collection: Two Addorsed Tree Dryads (sandstone)

Two Addorsed Tree Dryads (sandstone)
3432817 Two Addorsed Tree Dryads (sandstone) by Indian School, (1st century BC); 62.2 high cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: from Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi)

Background imageSanchi Collection: South gate (torana) architraves of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, India, 75-50 BC

South gate (torana) architraves of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, India, 75-50 BC. Photograph

Background imageSanchi Collection: Carved gateway to the Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Carved gateway to the Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. Sanchi. Great Stupa

Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. Sanchi. Great Stupa. Scene with the first speech of Buddha in Mrigadava, standing out the Dharma wheel in the middle

Background imageSanchi Collection: India S─ünchi Great Stupa 1968 Cities of Mughul India

India S─ünchi Great Stupa 1968 Cities of Mughul India
India, S─ünchi, Great Stupa, 1968 or earlier, Cities of Mughul India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Frontispiece Tree serpent worship Illustrations

Frontispiece Tree serpent worship Illustrations
Frontispiece, Tree and serpent worship: or, Illustrations of mythology and art in India in the first and fourth centuries after Christ

Background imageSanchi Collection: New Court, with Sanchi Tope

New Court, with Sanchi Tope
Black and white lantern slide capturing image of the interior of the New Court with the Sanchi Tope and other exhibits. Part of Box 35 that forms part of the large Boswell lantern slide collection

Background imageSanchi Collection: Buddhist stupa and gateway, Sanchi, India

Buddhist stupa and gateway, Sanchi, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Buddhist stupa and gateway, Sanchi, India

Buddhist stupa and gateway, Sanchi, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Minor Stupa Sanchi

Minor Stupa Sanchi
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

Background imageSanchi Collection: Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Great Stupa built by Ashoka the Great at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Pathway at Buddhist pilgrimage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Pathway at Buddhist pilgrimage site, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background imageSanchi Collection: Sandstone sculpture fragment of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology

Sandstone sculpture fragment of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology
INDIA: HINDU DEITY. Sandstone sculpture fragment of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology, who looks after treasure hidden in the earth. From Sanchi, India, 1st century B.C

Background imageSanchi Collection: India - Madhya Pradesh - Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Stupa 3, gateway (2nd Century BC)

India - Madhya Pradesh - Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Stupa 3, gateway (2nd Century BC) UNESCO World Heritage Site, buddhist monuments

Background imageSanchi Collection: India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa, northern gateway, detail (1st Century bC)

India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa, northern gateway, detail (1st Century bC) UNESCO World Heritage Site, buddhist monuments

Background imageSanchi Collection: India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa and Nagi relief, 2nd Century bC

India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa and Nagi relief, 2nd Century bC UNESCO World Heritage Site, buddhist monuments

Background imageSanchi Collection: India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, ruins of buddhist monastery, 9th century

India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, ruins of buddhist monastery, 9th century UNESCO World Heritage Site, Buddhist Monuments

Background imageSanchi Collection: India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa, detail of east side gateway (1st Century bC)

India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa, detail of east side gateway (1st Century bC) UNESCO World Heritage Site, buddhist monuments

Background imageSanchi Collection: India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa, western gateway (1st Century bC)

India, Madhya Pradesh, Sanchi, Great Stupa, western gateway (1st Century bC) UNESCO World Heritage Site, buddhist monuments

Background imageSanchi Collection: Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. Sanchi. Northern

Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. Sanchi. Northern torana (gateway) of the Great Stupa. Hindu art. Sunga period. Sculpture

Background imageSanchi Collection: Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. MADHYA PRADESH. Sanchi

Great Stupa. 3rd BC. INDIA. MADHYA PRADESH. Sanchi. Northern torana (gateway) of the Great Stupa. Hindu art. Sunga period. Sculpture

Background imageSanchi Collection: Sanchi Southern Gateway

Sanchi Southern Gateway
The Southern Gateway at Sanchi, India, where the Buddha is represented in a series of symbols, as was the tradition in early Buddhism. Date: 1930s

Background imageSanchi Collection: Elephant Transport C1920

Elephant Transport C1920
An elephant used for transport, picking its way up some steps at Sanchi, India. Date: 1918

Background imageSanchi Collection: Carved gateway to Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

Carved gateway to Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh
An ornately carved gateway to the Stupa at Sanchi, a small village in the province of Madhya Pradesh, Central India. The Stupa is a large hemispherical dome with a central chamber containing relics

Background imageSanchi Collection: Detail of a carving on the Stupa at Sanchi, Central India

Detail of a carving on the Stupa at Sanchi, Central India
Detail of a carving of a human figure on the Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh Province, Central India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Background imageSanchi Collection: Stupa at Sanchi, Central India

Stupa at Sanchi, Central India
The Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. The Stupa is a large hemispherical dome with a central chamber containing relics of the Buddha. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Background imageSanchi Collection: Carved gateway to Stupa at Sanchi, Central India

Carved gateway to Stupa at Sanchi, Central India
The beautifuly ornate carved gateway to the Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh Province, Central India. The Stupa is a large hemispherical dome with a central chamber containing relics of the Buddha

Background imageSanchi Collection: One of the four carved toranas (gateways) at Stupa One, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of the four carved toranas (gateways) at Stupa One, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageSanchi Collection: Detail of North Gate of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Detail of North Gate of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageSanchi Collection: Detail of South Gate of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Detail of South Gate of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageSanchi Collection: Detail of East Gateway of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Detail of East Gateway of the Great Stupa, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageSanchi Collection: Gateway, Buddhist stupa

Gateway, Buddhist stupa, Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageSanchi Collection: Detail of torana (gateway)

Detail of torana (gateway), Sanchi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia



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Sanchi, a captivating UNESCO World Heritage site in Madhya Pradesh, India, is home to the magnificent East Gate of the Great Stupa. This awe-inspiring structure, dating back to 1890 and created by an unknown artist, stands as a testament to ancient craftsmanship and architectural brilliance. The torana of the Big Stupa at Sanchi is another remarkable sight that leaves visitors spellbound. Its intricate carvings and exquisite design showcase the rich cultural heritage of this Buddhist complex. As you explore this sacred place, you can't help but be amazed by the grandeur and beauty that surrounds you. The Big Stupa itself, built around the 2nd century BC, is a marvel in its own right. Standing tall with its domed shape and serene aura, it serves as a symbol of peace and enlightenment for Buddhists worldwide. The torana adorning it adds an extra touch of elegance to this already breathtaking monument. Engravings depicting The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi offer glimpses into the historical significance of this site. It's fascinating to imagine how these mounds were once bustling centers of worship and pilgrimage for followers of Buddhism. As you wander through Sanchi's grounds, you'll come across various other treasures like The Great Buddhist Tope – an engraving that captures the essence of spirituality within these hallowed walls. Each step reveals new wonders waiting to be discovered. Photographs such as Hutchison_20059473 or ©EyeUbiquitous_10074896 beautifully capture moments frozen in time at Sanchi Stupa. They serve as reminders that even though centuries have passed since its creation, its allure remains timeless. Visiting Sanchi during an international exhibition allows one to witness firsthand the greatness encapsulated within its boundaries - like the stunning Great Gateway which welcomes all who enter with open arms. Sanchi Stupa stands proudly as a Buddhist complex renowned for its Great Stupa.