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The Great Bowl

Sanchi | Madhya Pradesh | India

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Ideal Duration: 15-30 minutes

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Nearest Airport: Bhopal

Nearest Railway Station: Sanchi, Bhopal

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The Great Bowl, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

The Great bowl carved out from a big boulder. It was used as a container into which food and offerings were placed for distribution to the monks.

The Great Bowl is located behind the Monastery 51, halfway down the hill towards Stupa 2. The Great Bowl is also known as Grand Gumbha. The great bowl is one among the precious relic in this cluster of monuments, which displays marvelous artistic grandeur.

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The Great Bowl

Quick facts of The Great Bowl

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The Great Bowl, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

5 Other Major Attractions in Sanchi

Sanchi Museum, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

Ashoka Pillar, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

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Udaygiri Caves, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

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