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Sanchi Stupa , A great place of Buddhist Significance

The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.It is 46 km north east from Bhopal and a great place for attraction among  the traveler’s .Sanchi Stupa,is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. Sanchi has been protecting these beautiful and sacred architectural wonders, just the way these wonders have been safeguarding ancient history and art of the Mauryan period.
The Viewers View
There is a hemispherical brick structure,the Stupa is surrounded by four gateways called Toranas, each representing love, trust, courage and peace.These gateways are beautifully crafted and sculptured, some having its own dramatic narrations and tales associated with them.The Great Stupa is built over the relics of the Buddha and thus to honour these relics, the Stupa was crowned with chatra. It is around 37 meters in diameter and over 16 meters high.There are other monuments in Sanchi that can be visited besides the Great Stupa. These include Ashoka Pillar, Chetiyagiri Vihara, Archaeological Museum, Buddhist monasteries, temples and viharas, Gupta Temple and others.
More About the place 
he Sanchi Stupa is a huge semi-circular, dome shaped chamber in which the relics of Lord Buddha are kept in serene calmness.It is a brick construction that dates back to the third century A.D. The framework and designs depict the love and the nature of the historical period during the development of the stupa.The gateway has as eye-catching architecture, with male and female tree murals carved on it. It is believed that these two spirits portray the human feelings and mental state. Buddhists believe that they are welcoming figurines and hence a “good omen” to have at the front.Lush gardens surround the stupa. One can plan for a family picnic and spending quality time there. The surroundings are clean and well maintained. Audio guides are also available to provide a detailed insight about the place.
Important Buddhists Place

Sanchi Stupa is an ancient monument that shows the records of the origins of Buddhist architecture and culture. Covering the entire range of Buddhism in India, it reflects a wonderful evidence of varied artistic works of Buddhist monks.It was destined to become one of the significant centers of Buddhism which is not only loved and worshiped by Indian people but also by individuals across the globe. The foundation of this place was laid by Emperor Ashoka and it has gone on to become an important historic monument for India.

SANCHI MUSEUM
Sanchi museum have 4 galleries and one large central hall. Here variety of sculptural artefacts have been showcased for public view. These articles are from Sanchi and its nearby Buddhist and Hindu sites like Vidisha, Gyraspur, Murelkhurd etc. Among them most well known exhibit in the Sanchi museum is the Ashokan capital displayed in main hall. This piece of sculpture shows four-lions seated back-to-back and once topped Pillar No.-10 in Sanchi. It reminds us of lion capital of Sarnath. This image of four-lion is taken as national emblem of India. Apart from this, other Sanchi museum attractions are massive Nagaraja from Sunga dynasty from 2nd century, a yakshi from 1st century BC, meditating Buddha from 7th century AD and much more. While visiting Sanchi stupas, visit to ASI museum is highly recommended to visitors. It will help us to better understand the glorious past of this region.
Entry fee and Timings
Entry fee for Indians (Visitors of SAARC and BIMSTEC) : 10 Rs. 
Entry fee for Foreigners : 250 Rs. Entry fee for Children up to 15 years is free.
Timings : Visiting Hours – 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
How to reach 
It is approx 48 kms from bhopal , To sanchi which is in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh .

Dargah , Takia Island in the middle of lake attracts you to know more about it .

Bhopal , known as city of lakes , steeped in romance.It is stories within a story, set in chapters that make you want to linger and turn the page, all at the same time. It stars a king who fell terribly ill, a deep sparkling lake and a queen of incomparable beauty.In between waters , there is something which is related to faith and such religious aspects to it .Holy Mazar at Takia Island in the center of ‘Bada Talab’. Takia Island which has a tomb of Shah Ali Shah Rahamatullah Alla. The place where people go from boats at Takia Island of Ali Shah.


More about the Island 
Hazrat shah Ali Shah Rahmatullah Alaih was a great sufi saint of Bhopal. He used to live on an isolated island in the Upper Lake of Bhopal in the 18th century. At that time, very few people dared to go to the island and the sufi saint used to meditate in complete solitude and isolation. After his death, people came to know about his ‘karamaat’ and started to flock the Takia  island. Earlier, there was only his grave there. But during some years back, the caretaker Syed Rizwan Ali has made some good constructions at Takia Island including a domed mausoleum.


Attractions 

The people get attracted to this religious place , as it is all surrounded by water . When you reach at the lake you find boats there , you have to hire one and which will take to this place . One could feel the connection between the soul and place here at Takia Island. The beauty of this place can not be expressed in words , one could feel it by reaching here . The island looks even more beautiful at night time , it is given the green lights which increases its beauty even more , when seen at night . But it is not allowed to go there at night .

Address And Timings
Address : Upper lake area , Boat club Takia Island , bhopal (462002)
timings : Before 7 pm