Stupa 2 (Sanchi)
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Stupa No. 2, dating back to the 2nd Century BC, stands at the very edge of the hill and its most striking feature is the stone balustrade that surrounds it.
A shunga period monument, the vedika surrounding the stpa contains many images of auspiciious figures and the earliest known images of Gagalaksmi along with images of Ashokan pillars, makara and many symbolic images
A shunga period monument, the vedika surrounding the stpa contains many images of auspiciious figures and the earliest known images of Gagalaksmi along with images of Ashokan pillars, makara and many symbolic images
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Coordinates: 23°28'50"N 77°44'10"E
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