lotus flower motif on railing, stupa no. 2, sanchi buddhist complex, madhya pradesh, india

1989 addition archaeological architecture ashoka balustrade bhopal buddha buddhism buddhist capital commissioned complex decorative earliest emperor example flower gautama great ground heritage hill india jataka later lord lotus madhya main monument motif no2 oldest path pradesh preserved railing relics sanchi shungas site society stone structure stupa temple two unesco visitors world