Lotus Flower Motif On Railing, Stupa No. 2, Sanchi Buddhist Complex, Madhya Pradesh, India Royalty-Free Illustration

Stupa No. 2 is of notable interest as it has the earliest known important displays of decorative reliefs in India and is considered as the birthplace of Buddhist Jataka stories of Buddha`s former lives illustrations. Located near Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, the Sanchi monuments are said to be the best preserved group of Buddhist monuments in India and an important milestone in Indian Architecture. They have been listed among other famous monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1989.