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    A stupa (from Sanskrit and Pāli , literally meaning "heap") is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics--typically, the remains of a Buddha or saint.

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Stupa, also tope or dagoba, hemispherical or bell-shaped masonry monument designed as a Buddhist (or occasionally Jain) shrine or reliquary. Stupas range in size from small, rudimentary structures to massive, ornately decorated monuments such as the stupa at Sanchi, India (3rd century bc to 1st century bc).



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