Stupas And Temples


 
 
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Stupas And Temples

How Were Stupas And Temples Built?

There were several stages in building a stupa or a temple. Usually, kings or queens decided to build these as it was an expensive affair, first, good quality stone had to be found, quarried, and transported to the place that was often carefully chosen for the new building. Here, these rough blocks of stone had to be shaped and carved into pillars, and panels for walls, floors and ceilings. And then these had to be placed in precisely the right position.

Kings and queens probably spent money form their treasury to pay the crafts persons who worked to build these splendid structures. Besides, when devotees came to visit the temple or the stupa, they often brought gifts, which were used to decorate the buildings. For example, an association of ivory workers paid for one of the beautiful gateways at sanchi.

 
 


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