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The monk explains to the curious traveler about two structures they come across - a pillar and a stupa. The pillar bears the edicts of Emperor Ashoka and represents his power and authority over the land. It is made of polished stone and features a crouching lion. The stupa is a large dome-like structure that serves as a religious site for local Buddhists. It symbolizes the bodhi tree where Buddha achieved enlightenment and monks live in surrounding small monasteries, making it the center of their religious
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