It is smaller than Stupa 1 and has only one gateway. It contained caskets of two disciples of the Buddha during his lifetime. 
The 1st century AD torana (gateway) is exquisitely carved. On the front: the top architrave has floral designs, the middle architrave has a Stupa and two Bodi trees and the lower architrave represents paradise of Indra. 
On the pillars the left side has a design of stupa and on the right is the Wheel of Dharma. Pot-bellied dwarves support the architraves.
The designs on the stupa looked very beautiful and am sure lots of man power and hardwork was used to craft these beautiful designs. Was a job well done.
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ReplyDeleteOutstanding !Fine example of Buddhist architecture.
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ReplyDeleteyou are so good with the details Rajesh...I hardly remember where I went :(
ReplyDeleteVery interesting building, must have been difficult to build that dome.;) What does stupa mean?
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where is this? What percentage of the Indians are Buddhist?
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid grave...
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of photos from your travels, amazing amount of details in the sculpture
ReplyDeleteAnother great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gateway and stupa and a lovely blue sky!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent structures against the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteAmazing works of art! Happy sky watching.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ A Simple Life
Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteI learned about stupas in art history but your photos really made them come alive for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
With your photos, I came to love India already!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful captures!
<a href="http://www.mycountryroads.com/2011/08/lion-or-pig.htmlMy Skywatch</a>, have a great weekend ahead!
You find such interesting and unique views of your country to share with us. There is always something new to learn.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Rajesh, and so is the blue sky!
ReplyDelete— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Those are amazing buildings...and the carvings within them are spectacular....very nice!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing - the details on the stonework are something from a different world to me. And I love the blue skies behind it.
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing. So there is also a Buddha in India? Awesome Architecture.
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The age of your buildings and temples always amazes me. Thank you for this interesting post.
ReplyDeleteWow - so ancient and lovely!
ReplyDeleteStupa and Wheel of Dharma dwarves remind me of the pot-belly buddhas in Japan.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting and beautiful structure. Such ancient and lovely buildings where you are. And, you take such nice photos of them to share. Have a nice weekend. Mickie ;)
ReplyDeleteAmazing structures and carvings. I doubt our modern architecture will last as long.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and ancient .....
ReplyDeleteVery good photos with interesting details.
ReplyDeleteRegards!
Fantastic carved gateway and stupa against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteIt is like a magic dream, a jewel made of stone, a sweet cloud, an exquisit silk cloth. India, as Spain and Colombia, could have also been the birthplace of Magic Realism and Magic Idealism.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fascinating structure with a very interesting gateway. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThe sky is beautiful, and off-white color of the stone goes well with its soft blue color.
ReplyDeleteIt's the first time I see this kind of gate in India and it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting stupa.
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating this.
ReplyDeleteZuzana: Stupa is a Buddhist shrine with the relics o Buddha.
Ann: Around 1% of population in India follow Buddhism.
Such intricate stonework! It speaks of the devotion of the builders.
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Shadows of onyx, shadows of grey,
Shadows to chase my doldrums away;
Shadows each morning, shadows at night,
Shadows, O shadows, you’re my delight!
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Shadows of Mexico here and here
What an awesome, beautiful place, Rajesh! And your captures are superb! Great shadows for the day, too! Hope your weekend is going well!
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Quite fascinating. I had to look the word stupa up...now I'm a tiny bit wiser!!
ReplyDeleteLovely shadows ... what a lot of work went into creating that place. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteKathy M.
looking so nice against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteI love the shadow the arch casts...
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Rainey @ The Project Table
Beautiful! I'd love to visit some places like that. I've never visited a stupa myself, but I'd like to, especially since I blog about things tangentially related to Buddhism. My Buddhist blog is here.
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ReplyDeleteLove your blues!
Happy Blue Monday, Rajesh.
Wonderful shots!
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Thank you all for appreciating this ancient structure.
ReplyDeletewhat an intricate work of art beautifully captured and explained- stupendous!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics! bright, sunny lighting, good perspective, crystal clear images!
ReplyDeleteGood photographs.
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J
http://mycreationz.wordpress.com
Thank you all for appreciating this ancient craftsmanship.
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