The Great Stupa of Sanchi – A Timeless Buddhist Monument

This wide-angle view showcases the majestic Great Stupa at Sanchi, one of India’s oldest stone structures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by lush greenery and adorned with elaborately carved toranas (gateways), the hemispherical dome stands as a sacred symbol of peace, dharma, and enlightenment in Buddhist tradition. Built originally by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, it remains a cornerstone of ancient Indian architecture and spirituality.