DIFFERENT TYPES OF STUPAS
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STUPA
SANCHI
STUPAS:
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hemispherical in shape with a low base.
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symbolized the
cosmic mountain.
·
inscription by the ivory carvers of
Vidisha on the southern gateway throws light on the transference of building
material from perishable wood and ivory to the more durable stone.
AMARAVATI
STUPA:
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built in 2nd or 1st century BC was probably like the one at Sanchi
·
but in later centuries it was transformed from a Hinayana shrine
to a Mahayana shrine.
GANDHARA
STUPA:
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further development of stupas at Sanchi and Bharhut.
·
the base, dome and the hemisphere dome are sculpted.
·
stupas of Nagarjunakonda in Krishna valley were very large.
·
Maha Chaitya of Nagarjunakonda has a base in the form of Swastika,
which is a sun symbol.
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