This huge Stupa was excavated by Carlyl in 1876.
The thirty caves are divided into‘Chaitya-Grihas'(Stupa halls) and‘Viharas'(dwelling halls).
There is a Buddhist Stupa that is 120 feet long.
All the thirty caves are divided into'Chaitya-Grihas'(Stupa halls) and'Viharas'(dwelling halls).
The local people call this Stupa Devala, meaning"the house of God.".
It is a small bell-shaped Stupa with an age of 2400 years!
The Stupa would be the most expensive part at ₹110.95
crore US$15 million.
At present Kesaria Stupa is 104 feet and Borobodur Stupa is 103 feet.
There are four gates in this Stupa which were constructed by Satavahana kings.
The Buddhists themselves believe that the Stupa conceals only the energy of good.
A rock- cut Stupa, in the apse portion, formed the object of worship.
Dona's Stupa is a lesser-known but popular Buddhist pilgrimage site,
despite its isolated location.
Stupa art gallery showcases some of the great art
works by the Indian artists.
There is also a Stupa with caves made by Buddhists during 100- 700 AD.
The Stupa of the actual brick was later covered with stones in Shuang's time.
About 1 km away, this large Stupa rises to a height of 49 ft.
The caves and especially, the Stupa are believed to be sites of Buddhist pilgrimage;
The Chinese pilgrim, Hieun Tshang.
reportedly had visited this Stupa site in the seventh century.
One can alternatively reach the Stupa by climbing 500 steps from the city of Leh.
The Buddhist Stupa in the village is one of the centrally protected
monuments of national importance.
These relics where discovered from the Stupa 3 which is now placed in the vihara.
The two set of stamps released carry picture of Sanchi Stupa and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Highlights Visit a gleaming golden Stupa which is perhaps the most important national monument in Laos.
Every Stupa is surrounded by hundreds of small plastic
cups filled with water and a floating marigold.
During summer, when water is scarce, the Ice Stupa melts to increase water supply for crops.
It is the most stunning Stupa that has been exuding a divine charm over the centuries.
The drum of the Stupa has twelve panels all round, ten of which contain miniature Buddhas.
After breakfast Local visit Institute of Tibetology,
Dordul Chholten Stupa, Rumtek Monastery, Ropeway Ride and Shanti viewpoint.
After breakfast Local visit Institute of Tibetology,
Dordul Chholten Stupa, Rumtek Monastery, Ropeway Ride and Shanti view point.
The most remarkable Stupa was the Navbahara(Sanskrit,
Nav Vihara: New Monastery), which possessed a gigantic statue of Buddha.