Stupa 1 (Great Stupa) and the West Torana, Sanchi, 3rd century B.C.E. to 1st century C.E.
Like at an entrance to an ancient village encircled by fences,
people went through a Torana gate and a winding passage into the outer Pradakshina-patha.
To the right, visitors can be seen going up a flight of steps to the upper Pradakshina-patha.