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Amaravati Stupa
Amaravati stupa is the largest of Andhran stupas with the probable diameter of 50 meters
and height of 27 meters. Even though the foundation might have lad by Ashoka, it received

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extensive patronage from the Satavahana kings. It has a brick built circular vedika with
projecting rectangular ayaka platforms. Five ayaka pillars must have stood on each
platform symbolically representing the five main events in Buddha’s life viz., i) the birth, ii)

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the great renunciation, iii) the enlightenment, iv) the first sermon and v) the nirvana.
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Vertical part of the dome was covered by sculptures made from locally available light green
limestone. Scenes from the life of Buddha, jataka stories and animal motifs were the
subjects of these sculptures. The relic casket had a tooth and few bones in it (relic stupa),
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however, the current whereabouts of these is unknown.

Sanchi Stupa
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Construction of Sanchi stupa was initiated by Ashoka and enlarged by Shungas. Later
Satavahanas added beautifully carved toranas made of stone facing all four directions.
These toranas are covered with narrative structures. The figure of lord Buddha under Bodhi
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tree at the time of enlightenment was carved in these structures. Local population donated
money for the establishment of the stupa to attain spiritual merit. Devotees who donated
money towards a sculpture would often choose their favourite scene from the life of the
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Buddha and then have their names inscribed on it

Nagarjunakonda Stupa
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It is located in Nagarjunakonda also known as Sri Parvata in ancient times. Diameter of

stupa is 28 whereas original height is unknown. Stupa is made of bricks and its interior
consist of system of walls arranged in the form of wheel with a rim and spokes radiating
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from central hub. Two additional concentric rings were added to the central core for
support. Ikshvaku princess, Camtisiri is said to have funded the construction of ayaka
pillars. In 1929, Longhurt discovered the bone relics of Buddhra placed in a gold reliquary
with a few gold flowers, pearls.

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