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Sarnath the tranquil deep park at Sarnath is where the
Buddha preached hid first sermon. Sarnath became one of the great center of
Buddhism and the Emperor Ashoka erected magnificent stupas and structure here.
The Chinese scholar Huien Tsang who to write of the splendor of the city.
Rediscoverd and excavated in 1836, Sarnath is once again a place of pilgrimage
where visitors come to pay homage to the great teacher.
Area
:2.80 sq. km.
Altitude :80.71
mtrs. above sea level.
Season :August - March.
Clothing : Cottons (Summer), Winter: Woollens.
Language :Hindi.
Festivals :Buddha Purnima (May), Kartik Purnima (Oct-Nov).
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Dhamek Stupa |
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 The imposing stupa 39m high was probably erected in
200 B.C in the Mauryan era. Rebuilt a number of times, the geometric and
flora patterns on the stupa belong to the later Gupta period.
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Ashoka Pillar |
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Erected by the Emperor Ashoka, the pillar had his edict
engraved on it. At one time it stood over 17m high. Its capital with
the four lions back to back-the official symbol of modern India, can
be seen in the museum at Sarnath. |
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Bodhi Tree |
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Grown from the sapling of the famous tree in Anuradhapura,
Sri Lanka, which is believed to be a progeny of the original tree at Budh
Gaya, under which the Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. |
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Chaukandi Stupa |
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This stupa was rebuilt by Mughal Emperor Akbar. |
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Dhamarajika Stupa |
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Only the ruins of this stupa built by Emperor Ashoka can be
seen today. |
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Moolgandha Kuti Vihara |
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Built in more recent times by the Mahabodhi Society, it
has a life-size statue of the lord Buddha in the Dharmachakra Pravartan
form.
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Excursions |
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Chanderi |
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The town is famous for gaossamer Chanderi Sarees. It has
also some of the finest examples of Bundela, Rajput and Malwa Sultanate
architecture. A magnificent Mughal fort dominates the skyline of
this old interesting town. |
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Barua Sagar |
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