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  2. Relics of Sariputta and Moggallana - Wikipedia

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    In Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan portion of the relics are customarily only taken out for public display and veneration on the Buddha's birthday, Vesak Day, [49] while in India, a fair is held annually at the vihara that houses the Sanchi portion of the relics that is attended by Buddhists all over the world. [51] [62]

  3. Sanchi - Wikipedia

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    Sanchi is the center of a region with a number of stupas, all within a few miles of Sanchi, including Satdhara (9 km to the W of Sanchi, 40 stupas, the Relics of Sariputra and Mahamoggallana, now enshrined in the new Vihara, were unearthed there), Bhojpur (also called Morel Khurd, a fortified hilltop with 60 stupas) and Andher (respectively 11 ...

  4. File:War over the Buddha's Relics, South Gate, Stupa no. 1 ...

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    35 The War over the Buddha's Relics, South Gate, Stupa no. 1, Sanchi, photograph by Anandajoti Bhikkhu: JPEG file comment: The War over the Buddha's Relics, South Gate, Stupa no. 1, Sanchi, photograph by Anandajoti Bhikkhu: Orientation: Normal: Horizontal resolution: 300 dpi: Vertical resolution: 300 dpi: Software used: Paint Shop Pro Photo 12,01

  5. Relics associated with Buddha - Wikipedia

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    When the Danta and Hemamala family arrive in Sri Lanka in 362-409 CE, they deliver one of the four eye teeth relics to King Sirimeghavanna; who places it with the bowl relic. The relics remain together in Anuradhapura for 600 years until being moved to the new capital of Polonnaruva; at which point it becomes the most venerated relic in Sri ...

  6. Stupas in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The earliest monument found in Sri Lanka is the Stupa, which is described as a hemispherical dome surmounted with a spire (kota). Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara in Mahiyangana, Uva Province is regarded as the first stupa of ancient Sri Lanka [ 3 ] The first historical stupa constructed after the arrival of Mahinda in Sri Lanka is Thuparamaya ...

  7. File:Sanchi King Ashoka with his Queens, South Gate, Stupa no ...

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    41 King with his Queens, South Gate, Stupa no. 1, Sanchi, photograph by Anandajoti Bhikkhu: JPEG file comment: King with his Queens, South Gate, Stupa no. 1, Sanchi, photograph by Anandajoti Bhikkhu: Orientation: Normal: Horizontal resolution: 350 dpi: Vertical resolution: 350 dpi: Software used: Paint Shop Pro Photo 12,01: File change date and ...

  8. File:Buddha Statue, Sanchi 01.jpg - Wikipedia

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  9. Stupa - Wikipedia

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    In Sri Lanka, the ancient city of Anuradhapura includes some of the tallest, most ancient, and best-preserved stupas in the world, such as Ruwanwelisaya. The most elaborate stupa is the 8th-century Borobudur monument in Java, Indonesia.