Sanchi Stupa Gateway Relief with Guardian Figure – Ancient Buddhist Stone Carving

This photograph showcases a finely detailed relief panel from the torana (gateway) of the Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh, India. The narrative carving illustrates a sacred Bodhi tree scene above rows of meditating devotees, while a majestic Dvarapala stands below, guarding the entrance. As a part of one of the oldest stone Buddhist monuments in India, this artwork symbolizes the architectural finesse and spiritual storytelling of the Mauryan and Shunga periods.