Tourism in India
Sarnath -
Buddhist Destination in India
Sarnath Tourism
Sarnath Tours
Sarnath along with Lumbini, Gaya and Kushinagar forms the Buddhist
Quadrilateral in the Indian Sub-Continent. These places are in a way related
to the life, times and the philosophy of Lord Buddha. Lumbini is the place
where Lord Buddha got birth and Gaya marks the place where he got
enlightened. While Sarnath and Kushinagar are the places where Lord Buddha
gave his first sermon and attained Nirvana respectively.
Sarnath has an important place in Buddhist way of life, as it is the place
where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after he got enlighten in Bodh Gaya.
A beautiful Stupa marks the actual spot where the sermon was delivered. It
is called Dhamek Stupa. The place is a must visit for every tourist flocking
India. Apart from that Sarnath has other attractions too. The most
interesting among those is the famous Ashoka Pillar. The pillar is one of
the many erected by Emperor Ashoka through out his entire kingdom after he
converted to Buddhism. Sarnath museum is another tourist destination worth
visiting in Sarnath. The place treasures some of the most valuable
possessions and relics related to Buddhism.
Sarnath is well connected to the rest of India through airways and railways.
The nearest airport and railheads are Varanasi that is well connected to
cities like Bangalore, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai.
| Location: |
In Eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, India
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| Climate: |
Summer 43°C to 30°C, Winter 25 °C to 3 °C |
| Best time to visit: |
October to March |
| Nearest Airport: |
Varanasi Airport |
| Nearest Railhead: |
Sarnath Junction |
| Must Visits: |
Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar |
| Language spoken: |
Hindi, Urdu and English |
| STD Code: |
+91-542 |
Sarnath Tourist Attractions
Sarnath is a famous pilgrimage and tourist destination in India. The city is
famous as the seat where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after he got
enlightened in Bodh Gaya. There are several tourist spots in Sarnath that
are worth visiting.
Ashoka Pillar
Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath is one of the most famous and most visited tourist
spot in India. Emperor Ashoka erected this pillar like several others in
other parts of his kingdom. The date of erection and commissioner of this
pillar is also confirmed by the edicts of Ashoka that is engraved on it. The
pillar also records the visit of Ashoka to Sarnath. The year of his visit is
said to be around mid 3rd century BC. It is interesting to note that at one
time, the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath stood over 17 meters in height. Its
capital with the four lions back to back that has been adopted as the
official emblem of modern India can be seen in the museum at Sarnath.
Chaukhandi Stupa
Chaukhandi is another very famous and historically important monument in
Sarnath. Chaukhandi is the first monument you will encounter as you enter
Sarnath. Chaukhandi Stupa is actually a lofty mound of brickwork. An
Octagonal tower surrounds the square edifice of Chaukhandi Stupa. It is
believed by majority of historians that Emperor Ashoka originally built this
Stupa. Standing on a terraced rectangular plinth, the Stupa is capped by an
octagonal Mogul tower. This Mogul tower has been built by Emperor Akbar to
commemorate the visit of Humayun at this shrine.
Dhamek Stupa
Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath is one of the most visited and most revered Buddhist
Shrines in the world. Dhamek Stupa marks the place where Lord Buddha gave
away his first sermon after he got enlightened in Bodh Gaya. Dhamek Stupa is
arguably the most remarkable structure at Sarnath. Typical of Stupas of that
period, Dhamek is cylindrical in shape with a base that is more than 28
meters in diameter. The Stupa stands 31.3 meters above the pedestal whereas
the entrance measures 43.6 meters on its feet. Dhamek Stupa that was
originally commissioned during Mauryan period is made partly out of red
bricks and stones.
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is a welcome break from architectural monotony in
Sarnath. Situated amidst brick ruins of ancient Sarnath, this Buddhist
Temple is as distinct from any Buddhist Architectural pattern as chalk and
cheese. This modern temple that looks truly magnificent with detailed
designed patterns in its interiors has been erected by the Maha Bodhi
society in the year 1931. The temple is famous for its Murals and Frescoes.
Sarnath Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Sarnath is one of the most famous museums of
its kind in entire South-Asia. Locally known as Sarnath Museum,
Archeological Museum of Sarnath is a splendid building built early this
century and stands adjacent to the historical ruins. The museum contains a
large collection of sculptures that stands testimony to the fervent artistic
and religious activity at Sarnath for more than a thousand years.
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