Sonari Stupas, Buddhist archaeological complex near Sanchi, India
The Sonari Stupas consist of two main structures and five smaller stupas positioned on a hilltop, featuring cylindrical plinths and solid hemispheric domes.
Alexander Cunningham excavated these Buddhist monuments in 1850, discovering ornate reliquary boxes containing sacred remains of Buddhist monks within Stupa Number Two.
The reliquaries feature inscriptions in Brahmi script mentioning prominent Buddhist monks such as Kasapagota, Majjhima, Kosikiputa, Gotiputa, and Apagira.
Visitors need to walk three kilometers from Sonari village, crossing two hills and a stream, to reach this archaeological site that opens daily from 9 AM.
The main reliquary discovered at Stupa Number Two displays a lotus bud design with carved petals and includes three miniature containers made of soapstone and crystal.
GPS coordinates: 23.43222,77.66417
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:08
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