stupas

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Scope note
Buddhist relic mounds of earth, brick, or stone, dominated by a hemispherical or bulbous dome set on a square or circular base and topped by a small pavilionlike structure and a spire. Stupas often serve as pilgrimage sites and symbols of the Buddha or his teachings. solid hemispherical tumulus symbolizing Buddha’s or Jina’s nirvāṇa
stupas
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025