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Aakriti SinglaAIR 122· 2025

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Stupas are the key monuments having both the crematory and religious significance

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Stupas are the key monuments having both the crematory and religious significance. Buddhist stupas are important pieces that expand the vision of the & ideals of the sect.

BUDDHIST IDEAS BY STUPA

[Diagram showing: Chattra at top, with components labeled - Gath, Harmika, Cakra wombulch Pradaksinas path, Anda (dome structure), Vedika, Toranas]

The stupas depict the stages of the Birth, renunciation, enlightenment and parinivana along with seemory of Buddha
Toranas have depictions of Jataka stories (Ex) queen Mahamaya dream (Elephant entering womb), deer rescuing man (Ruen Jataka)
Anda — Hemispherical dome filled with earth depicts the universe mountain having series at the top in a vasette
Yasti — a shaft on top of Anda depict connection of universe & heaven
Chatta — having 3 parts depict 3 pillars of Buddhism — Buddha, Sangha, Dhamma
Vedika — depict the seclusion of secular world from the religious world

Hence stupas are emerged with various symbols as can be seen in Sanchi, Amaravati, Bhakut stupas

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Diagram

Buddhist stupa structure showing Chattra (finial), Harmika (railing), Cakra (wheel), Pradaksina path (circumambulatory path), Anda (dome), Vedika (railing), and Toranas (gateways)

  • Clear structural understanding of stupa components
  • Diagram illustrating architectural elements
  • Connection between physical structure and Buddhist religious concepts
  • Identification of key stages in Buddha's life
  • Detailed explanation of each stupa component's symbolic meaning
  • Specific Jataka references with examples
  • Clear connection between architecture and Buddhist philosophy
  • Multiple well-known stupa examples cited
  • Systematic component-by-component analysis

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Aakriti Singla

AIR 1222025

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Buddhist Architecture and Stupas

Stupa Architecture

Buddhist stupas as monumental architecture and their religious significance

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