Ashokan Pillar
On 21st July 2025, India unveiled a replica of the Ashokan Pillar at Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya, Sri Lanka, commemorating Emperor Ashoka’s role in introducing Buddhism to the island.
Brief Description of Ashokan Pillar
Origin and Historical Context
- Built by Emperor Ashoka (3rd Century BCE) after the Kalinga war to communicate his moral transformation.
- Marked the first architectural expression of Dhamma in India and across Asia.
Structural and Artistic Features
- Pillars range 40–50 feet high, made from monolithic sandstone, mostly from Chunar and Mathura.
- Topped with lotus bases and animal capitals, especially lions, symbolizing purity and sovereign dharma.
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