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Stupa
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Amkhera, Madhya Pradesh, India
Buddhist Stupas, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is a stupa of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 23.47937, 77.73966. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is a stupa of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 25.38099, 83.02453. Attributes: built, cultural, archaeological, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Associated figure: Buddha. Mythological context: Buddhist. Located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Gorsam Stupa, Gorsam Chorten, Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh
Khelengteng, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Gorsam Stupa, Gorsam Chorten, Zemithang, Arunachal Pradesh is a stupa of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 27.69815, 91.71593. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage, ceremonial. Tradition: Buddhist. Mythological context: Lama Sangye Pradhar. Located in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Shanti Stupa, Pokhara
Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
On a ridge above Phewa Lake, the brilliant white World Peace Pagoda commands views that span from Pokhara's lakeside to the Annapurna massif. Built by Japanese Buddhist monks following the vision of Nichidatsu Fujii—who met Gandhi and dedicated his life to non-violence—the stupa contains relics of the Buddha and serves as the 71st peace pagoda in a worldwide network. Sunrise here transforms the mountains into gold while the city below still sleeps.