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Sankisa Stupa

An ancient Buddhist stupa site in Sankisa, associated with the sacred Buddhist heritage of the place and the tradition of Buddha’s descent from the Trayastrimsa Heaven.

Location
Sankisa, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
District
Farrukhabad
State
Uttar Pradesh
Description
Sankisa Stupa is an important archaeological and Buddhist heritage site in Sankisa, Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. Sankisa has been identified with ancient Sankasya or Sankassa, a prominent site mentioned in Buddhist literature and visited by Chinese pilgrims such as Faxian and Xuanzang. According to Buddhist tradition, Gautama Buddha descended at Sankisa from the Trayastrimsa Heaven after teaching the Abhidhamma to his mother, Maya Devi. The ancient archaeological remains at Sankisa include a large mound and a separate brick mound traditionally identified as a stupa. The site also preserves the famous Ashokan Elephant Capital, making Sankisa an important destination for Buddhist pilgrims, historians and heritage travellers.
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09/06/2026 18:28:15
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Sankisa Stupa

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The main mound of the Sankisa Buddhist site.

The main mound of the Sankisa Buddhist site.

The temple situated on the main mound of the Sankisa Buddhist site.

The temple situated on the main mound of the Sankisa Buddhist site.

Sankisa Buddhist Stupa

There are bricks around the main mound, placed there by people wishing for the fulfillment of their desires.

Sankisa Buddhist Stupa

Bells and prayer cloths hang from the trees atop the main mound.

Sankisa Buddhist Stupa

Broken statues are placed atop the main mound.

Sankisa Buddhist Stupa

The idol placed in the temple atop the main mound appears to be that of Lord Buddha.

Sankisa Buddhist Stupa

The Peepal tree near the main stupa.