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SanchiSymbolism In The Sculptures of
Gateways of Sanchi
DR. K. D. MISHRAProfessor In Zoology
S. S. L. Jain P. G. College, ViDISHA
Great Stupa – 1
Symbols Depicting Buddha
•Foot - Prints•Boddhi - Tree•Bajrasan•Dharmachakra•Stupas•Chatra
Foot – Prints
North Gateway:Left Pillar-Side panel
Boddhi – TreeAnd Bajrasan
Dharmachakra
Stupa
Four Great Events of Buddha’s Life
•The Birth•The Enlightenment•The First Sermon•Mahaparinirvana or Death
Nativity: Pictures Symbolising Birth
The Enlightenment: SamboddhiNorth Gateway: Rear Face- Middle Architrave
The First Sermon ‘Updesh’
Mahaparinirvana: The DeathWest Gateway: Rear Face- Middle ArchitraveSiege of Kushinagara for Relics
West Gateway: Rear Face- Top ArchitraveProcession of Relics atKushinagara
Main Events of Buddha’s LifeFour Drives & Great Departure (Mahabhinishkarmana)
Four Drives: North Gateway- Right Pillar: Second Panel
Great Departure: East Gateway-Front Face: Middle Architrave
Conversion Of Sakyas
After attaining Samboddhi, Buddha returned to Kapilvastu and preached the King and his own family members, Who adopted Buddhism.
Scenes Related to History of Buddhism
Asoka’s Visit to Stupa of Ramagrama (Nepal)
Scenes Related to History of Buddhism
Asoka’s Visit to Boddhi – Tree With his Queen Tisyarakshitato Rejuvinate the Boddhi Briksha.
Greatest Miracles Performed By Buddha
The Miracle of Sankasya:Buddha’s visit to the Heaven for Preaching his Mother.
Greatest Miracles Performed By Buddha
Chankama:The Walk of Buddha After enlightenment.Branches of Boddhi-Tree emerginthrough windows depicting illumination
Walking on the river:The Walk of Buddha on the flooded NiranjanaRiver. Kasyapas & disciples trying to rescue Buddha
Greatest Miracles Performed By Buddha
Serpent in Fire Temple:At Uruvela Village Buddha overcame the Venomous Five Hooded Serpent wbich entered the Bagging Bowl of Buddha
Fire and Wood:The Villagers of Uruvela Wanted to Celebrate the Victory of Buddha over Serpent Without his Permission, But fire could not lit.
Jatak Legends
Chhaddanta Jataka:A Story of Boddhisatva Chhaddanta
Vessantar Jataka: A Story of Prince Vessantara about charity of Highest Order.
Jatak Legends
SYAMA JATAKA: Story of son of Blind Parents. Western Gateway.
Mahakapi Jataka: Story of BoddhisatvaMahakapi.
Thank You
Keep Sanchi Clean &
Green
DR. K. D. MISHRAProfessor In Zoology
S. S. L. Jain P. G. College,
ViDISHA
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