Gupta Temple, Sanchi

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Gupta Temple, Raisen District, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. Edit

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Gupta Temple in Sanchi that heralds the beginning of Temple Architecture in India. Sanchi thus reflects the religious and architectural heritage of India. There are three layers in the Sanchi hill also referred to as shelves. They are the crowning shelf, intermediate shelf and lower shelf. The Gupta Temple adorns the intermediate layer. Make sure to visit this Gupta temple No.17 which has stood the test of time.

Gupta Temple, Sanchi

HistoryEdit

The Gupta Temple in Sanchi dates back to the 5th century A.D. The Gupta Age has earned for itself the prestigious epithet of Golden Age. The remarkable progress that India made during the reign of the Guptas is manifest in every field. The architectural field is no exception. They are credited with ushering in a new era in the field of Temple Architecture in India. The Gupta Temple No.17 is emblematic of the resurgence of structural activity in Sanchi. It has made a prominent place for itself in history because it marks the genesis of temple Architecture in India.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimun 30 Minute.

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Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10.00

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 250 .00

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Sanchi is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Sanchi by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Madhya Pradesh state buses connect Sanchi with all neighboring cities in Sanchi. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Sanchi to many big cities in India.

Train : The nearest railway station to Sanchi is also Bhopal. Bhopal railway station is very well-connected to all other cities in india. Tourist taxi services are available from Bhopal to Sanchi with a fare of about Rs 1,000.

Air : There is no airport in Sanchi. ‘Raja Bhoj’ Airport in Bhopal is the nearest airport to Sanchi at a distance of about 67 Km. Raja Bhoj Airport is one of the major airport of India and have regular flights from all over the India. Taxi fare is about Rs 1,000 from Bhopal airport to Sanchi.

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