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The image on the stamp shows the Great Stupa at Sanchi. This stupa is a well-known Buddhist monument and is easily identifiable by its distinctive dome-shaped structure and surrounding railings. Issuing a stamp set that includes the Dhamek Stupa highlights India’s role as the cradle of Buddhism. This site represents a critical turning point in religious history and underscores India’s importance as a destination for pilgrims from across the world. The image on the stamp depicts the Great Stupa at Sanchi. This stupa is a significant Buddhist monument located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. Its characteristic dome-shaped structure and surrounding railings are easily recognizable. The stupa depicted on the stamp is definitively the Great Stupa at Sanchi, identifiable through its characteristic architectural features, historical significance, and distinctive Mauryan-period Buddhist design elements.
