A famous archaeological sight in Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath
is an important Buddhist sight. Lying at a distance of
about 10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi, Sarnath is
one of the four important geographical landmarks in the
life of Buddha. After attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya,
Buddha left for Sarnath where he first preached. Followers
of Buddhism from all over the world look upon India as
the land of their sacred lord and home to some of the
blessed Buddhist destinations. If Buddhism appeals to
you and you would like to brush shoulders with this unique
facet of religion, then book yourself with Tour Packages
for Sarnath.
In the Deer Park in Sarnath after attaining enlightenment,
Lord Buddha came and delivered his first sermon, or
in religious language, set in motion the Wheel of Law,
Maha Dharmachakra Pravartan. The virtuous emperor Ashoka
who later in his life became a strong follower of Buddhism,
spreading the message of love and compassion everywhere,
visited Sarnath around 234 BC, and erected a Stupa here.
After this, several Buddhist structures were raised
from the period 3rd century BC to 11th century AD. Sarnath
today stands witness to some of the great Buddhist monuments,
an important landmark in the history of Buddhist religion.
The column 15.24 m in height pillar erected by King
Ashoka has great symbolism even in today's world. The
four lion capital pillar was adopted as the National
Emblem of the modern Indian Republic. The Dhameka Stupa,
a beautifully carved monument in Sarnath, is considered
to be most sacred as this was the place where the voice
of Buddha was first heard and is a much-visited sight
by Buddhists all over the world. You can also come and
witness this great structure on Tour Packages for Sarnath,
India.
Apart from these historic monuments, there are also
several modern temples to see in Sarnath; the Burmese,
Chinese, Korean and Thai temples, three Tibetan temples
and a Japanese temple. The new Vidyadhara Tibetan Institute
behind the Deer Park is another attraction of the place.
Recommended Itineraries
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in India
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