Sanchi Tourism, Madhya Pradesh India
(Sanchi is also known as Sachi)
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Sanchi Fast Facts
- State: Madhya Pradesh
- District: Raisen
- Famous for/as: Historical,Heritage
- Altitude: 427 m
- Language: Hindi, English
- Best Season: Oct - Mar
- Weather: Summer 24 to 48°C, Winter 9 to 36°C
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- Pincode: 464661
- STDCode: 07482
Sanchi Info
Bhopal Regional Office
Palash Residency,
Near 45 Bungalow, T.T. Nagar,
Bhopal - 462 003.
Tel.: (0755) 2766750,2553006/66/76.
Sanchi, India Overview
Sanchi is a small village in Raisen District of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, it is located 46 km north east of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in the central part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Known for its "Stupas", it is the location of several Buddhist monuments dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th CE and is one of the important places of Buddhist pilgrimage. It is a nagar panchayat in Raisen district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Toranas surround the Stupa and they each represent love, peace, trust, and courage. This world heritage site is well maintained and is open to public viewing from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It takes about an hour and a half for a non-research visit of the site. Photography is allowed and audio guides are available.
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Sanchi, India History
The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi is the oldest structure and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank. A pillar of finely polished sandstone was also erected. The old stupa was later covered when it was expanded.