How did the function of a Stupa change from the Vedic to the Buddhist period?

In the Vedic context, it was a simple earth mound for tombs; in Buddhism, it became a symbol of the Parinirvana and a site of veneration containing sacred relics.

Ancient Architecture and Philology

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2015

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ID: HIS_ANC_2015_201 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Where the word 'Stupa' has been used for the first time?

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The word 'Stupa' was used for the first time in the Rigveda, where it referred to the rising flames of fire or a top-knot of hair.