Stupa 3

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Stupa 3 is one of the smaller yet significant ancient Buddhist stupas at Sanchi, notable for its hemispherical dome and association with early Buddhist relic worship.

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Stupa 3 canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist stupa
ancient monument
associatedSite Stupa 1 at Sanchi
Stupa 2 at Sanchi
linked to: Stupa 2
associatedWith early Buddhist relic worship
country India
culturalSignificance important example of early Buddhist stupa architecture
hasArchitecturalForm hemispherical dome
hasFeature circumambulatory path (pradakshina patha)
drum supporting the dome
hasFunction reliquary monument
hasMaterial stone
hasPlan circular ground plan
hasUse ritual circumambulation
heritageDesignationBy UNESCO
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi)
locatedIn India
Madhya Pradesh
Sanchi
linked to: Sāñcī
locatedNear Bhopal
Vidisha
partOf Sanchi Buddhist complex
period early historic period of Indian Buddhism
relativeSize smaller stupa at Sanchi
religion Buddhism

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