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Chaukhandi Stupa

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Chaukhandi Stupa is a Buddhist monument in Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. The brick structure is generally associated with the Gupta period and is traditionally identified as the place where Gautama Buddha met the five ascetics who later became his first disciples. An octagonal upper structure was added during the Mughal period, giving the monument its present distinctive form.

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Where is Chaukhandi Stupa located?

Chaukhandi Stupa is in Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. Sarnath is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

What event is Chaukhandi Stupa traditionally linked to?

It is traditionally identified as the place where Gautama Buddha met the five ascetics who later became his first disciples. This association connects the monument with the early Buddhist community.

What period is Chaukhandi Stupa associated with?

The brick structure is generally associated with the Gupta period. The monument's present form also reflects later historical changes.

Is Chaukhandi Stupa made of stone or brick?

It is a brick monument. Its stupa form and location near Sarnath are central to its historical importance.

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