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 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist stupa
ancient monument
associatedSite Stupa 1 at Sanchi NERFINISHED
Stupa 2 at Sanchi NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi) NERFINISHED
locatedIn India
Madhya Pradesh
Sanchi NERFINISHED
locatedNear Bhopal NERFINISHED
Vidisha NERFINISHED
partOf Sanchi Buddhist complex NERFINISHED
period early historic period of Indian Buddhism
relativeSize smaller stupa at Sanchi
religion Buddhism

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