Sanchi Stupa
On 11th September, 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister visited the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa standing in front of Humboldt Forummuseum in Berlin (Germany).
East Gate of the Stupa
- The upper portion of the East Gate, represents the 7 Manushi Buddhas (previous Buddhas, of which the historical Buddha is latest in the series) on the upper architrave.
- The middle architrave shows the Great Departure of Buddha from his palace at Kapilavastu, while the lower architrave depicts a royal visit of Ashoka to the Bodhi tree under which Buddha obtained enlightenment.
- The decorative scheme includes elephants and shalabhanjikas (several ....
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