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Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Sravasti – 25 Rainsy Seasons of Lord Buddha – Buddhism in Sravasti - Jetavana - Ananda Bodhi Tree

Buddhism is a major religion of world that teaches way of spiritual developments, meditation and philosophy. Gautam Buddha was the founder of this spiritual religion. The main motive of Buddhism is to come out from soreness and cycles of re-birth and attainment of parinirvana. India is adorned with huge number of Buddhist temples and monastery across the whole country.

Sravasti was an ancient & historical city located in northern state Uttar Pradesh. Lord Buddha spent 25 rainy seasons or 24 Chaturmas - a holy period of four months of July to October in this religious city. This city is counted among top ten largest cities during Gautama Buddha' time.

Sravasti is also referred as Sahet-Mahet and is renowned for magical achievement showed by Lord Buddha sitting on a seated on a thousand-petalled lotus.

Numerous monasteries built in Sravasti by various counties like as Thailand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tibet and China. There are many numbers of primitive stupas, forts, majestic viharas and temples representing strong association of Lord Buddha with Shravasti, founded by Vedic period king, Shravasta. 

Some major attractions of Sravasti are:
Jetavana: It host to Lord Buddha and his pilgrims, where one of his followers, a rich merchant, covered the whole ground of the park (vana) with gold coins. Jetavana monastery is main tourist attractions with meditation and chanting made at Gandhakuti, known as Buddha's hut and Anandabodhi tree. It is the place where Lord Buddha spent 19 rainy seasons. The main attractions of this place are Anandabodhi tree, Anandakuti and Gandhakuti.

The Ananda Bodhi Tree: Under this bodhi tree Lord Buddha Meditated for a night.

Balrampur: Known for a shrine constructed in contemporary architectural style.

Saheth: A main pilgrimage place where various temples, stupas and monasteries are situated

Anathapindika Stupa: A much admired Buddhists site erected by Anathapindika.

Sobhanath Temple: Birthplace of Tirthankara Sambhavanath in Jainism.

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Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Sanchi Stupa - Great Stupa Sanchi - UNESCO Site in Madhya Pradesh - Ashoka Pillar - Buddhist Complex

The Sanchi stupa is Buddhist complex renowned for its scriptures & Great Stupa located on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Madhya Pradesh. This stupa was built in 283 BCE by King Ashoka, a famed Indian emperor later converted to Buddhism. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and second largest stupa in India after Amravati.

This stupa is 46 km far from Bhopal, capital city of Madhya Pradesh, popular for varied temples and numerous national parks. Madhya Pradesh is also famous for UNESCO world heritage site Khajuraho- A Group of Monuments and group of Hindu and Jain temples.

Sanchi stupa is surrounded with four carved gateways facing towards all four sides. Whole complex area is blessed with picturesque natural beauty. The use of lotus in architecture of stupa rises to people from mud of materialism to reality and spirituality of life.



It is oldest stone structure in India and is holy shrines and monasteries of Lord Buddha reflecting jewel of Buddhist art and architecture. Sanchi is center of a region hosting many numbers of stupas as Satdhara, Morel Khurd, Andher, Mawas and Sonari. Ashoka Pillar is one of the topmost tourist attractions of Sanchi situated near southern gateway of stupa and was build in the 3rd century B.C. This pillar built up with a shaft and a crown of four lions.

Best timing to visit Sanchi Stupa is from October to April.

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Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Top Ten Buddhist Temples – Buddhist Tour Planner India – Buddha Teaching – Monastery Monument

Buddhism is a big religion around the world founded by Lord Buddha born in Lumbini, Nepal. Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Buddha is known by many names as The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama and Shakyamuni Buddha. Goal of Buddhism is to escape from suffering and cycle of rebirth that means the attainment of nirvana.

There are to ten Buddhist Temple in World:

Borobudur: The largest & renowned Buddhist temple in the world located in the Indonesian island of Java. The Borobudur was built by the kingdom of Sailendra.

Bagan: Also known as Pagan is located on the banks of the River Ayerwaddy provide homage to more than 2,000 Buddhist monuments, temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins. Bagan known for its Bagan Archaeological Area.

Shwedagon Pagoda: Shwedagon Pagoda called as Great Dagon Pagoda or Golden Pagoda is a gilded stupa situated in Yangon, Myanmar. Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar. The temple complex is filled with shining colorful stupas.

Mahabodhi Temple: The Mahabodhi, great enlightenment is a Buddhist stupa in Bodh Gaya where Buddha got enlightenment under a tree known as Bodhi tree. The main complex of temple contains a descendant of the original Bodhi Tree. Mahabodhi Vihar is known as great awakening temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Mahabodhi is one of the most sacred destination in Buddhism.

Boudhanath: Boudhanath, located in Kathmandu is one of the largest stupas in the world. Boudhnath is a center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. It is famous for Buddha eyes which are placed on all four sides of the tower.

Todaiji Temple: Todaiji, Great Eastern Temple in Nara is a historically significant and renowned Buddhist temples of Japan. Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji temple houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. This temple is one of the powerful Seven Great Temples in Nara.

Jokhang Temple: One of highly scared temple in Lhasa, Tibet. This Tibetan Buddhist site draws thousands of pilgrims every year.

Pha That Luang: This Buddhist Temple is one of the most popular monuments in located in Vientiane, Laos. It is gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in Vientiane, Laos. This monument has many terraces in which each representing a different stage of Buddhist enlightenment.

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan: Known as Temple of Dawn or Wat Chaeng is one of the oldest and famed temple situated in at bank of Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. The architecture of Wat Arun temple is just like Mount Meru, a sacred mountain with five peaks in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist cosmology.

Haeinsa Temple: Haeinsa is one of prominent Buddhist temples in South Korea. Haeinsa Temple is one of the three Jewel Temple of South Korea.

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Monday, 13 February 2017

The Potala Palace - World Heritage Site – Buddhist Pilgrimage Site Tibet – Buddhism in Tibet

The Potala Palace: Thousands of pilgrims from across the world came every year to pay homage to this grand estate and the symbol it stands for. Potala Palace is considered as one of the wonders of the world for due its physical structure and its importance in Tibetan history.

Highlights: The structure of the Potala Palace is divided into two parts: the Red Palace and the White Palace. The beautiful murals inside the palace are telling the story of Tibet. The golden roof group on the top of the Red Palace is bewitching.

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e: The Red Palace is consisting of several chapels used as a house of prayer by the Dalai Lama and study of Buddhism.

There are several mausoleums of previous Dalai Lamas. Each mausoleum is built with stateliness and honor in mind. The mausoleum of the fifth Dalai Lama, The Potala's patron is located in the west of the palace and is overlaid with gold, diamonds, pearls, and many other precious gems.

The White Palace:  The White Palace was home of ten successive Dalai Lamas and their courts.  After Norbulingka was built in 1755, it became the summer residence of the Dalai Lama, and the White Palace became known as the winter estate of this saint of Buddhism.

Inside the Potala Palace:  Housed within this amazing stone and wood structure are articles and artifacts from Tibetan history, religion, and culture. There are various numerous statues of Buddha, murals, and antiques in this palace.  

The comprehensive works of art and murals tell diverse stories of the Dalai Lamas and the history of the Tibetan people and describe traditions held in this beautiful place of the world. 


Travelers mostly visit the topmost hall in all the ornate decorations made in these sacred walls.  Sasong Langjie contains a portrait of the Qing Emperor Qianlong. An engraving on this portrait “A long, long life to the present emperor” is written in numerous languages as Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibetan. Dalai Lamas came here to pay homage every Tibetan New Year's Day for centuries as they pray for guidance and direction for the Tibetan people.

The Golden Roof Group:  The golden roof group gives a unique view of the Potala Palace. It is situated on the top of the Red Palace and comprises of seven roofs made by gilded bronze. Every golden roof is decorated with one to five flower and bell shaped spires, which serve as lightning conductors. If you step out on the palace roof, you can see the blue sky and white cloud above your head and overlook the city.       


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Thursday, 9 February 2017

Key Monastery – Lahaul - Spiti Tour - Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh - Buddhist Tour

KEY MONASTERY: is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located on top of a hill having height of 4,166 meters in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is also named as Ki or Kye or Kee monastery.

Key monastery is one of the biggest monasteries located in Spiti Valley. Kye Gompa is founded by Dromton, a pupil of the famous teacher, Atisha in the 11th century. The walls of monastery are covered with paintings and murals, representing monastic architecture of 14th century. This monastery has numerous ancient murals and books which includes images of Buddha. There are three floors in this monastery. The first one is used for storage. Second one is called Tangyur which is painted with many murals. The ground floor is beautifully decorated Assembly Hall and cells for monks.


Key Monastery is over 10000-years-old and the oldest religious training centre for Lamas.

The valley of the Himalayas hold the treasures and secrets of ancient civilizations. Monastic traditions developed enormous architectural marvels and perhaps in no other society does religion play such a defining role in the political and economic.

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Monday, 6 February 2017

Ajanta Ellora Tour - Inbound Tour Operator India - Ajanta and Ellora Cave Tour Package

Ajanta and Ellora caves are surrounded by greenery which keeps the atmosphere lovely and fresh all time. Ajanta and Ellora tour is mix of sense of discovery, a discovery of the self, and of the divine. These caves are situated in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, located in western region of India. 

Ajanta cave is situated at a distance of 99 Kms and 03 hrs drive from the Aurangabad city. This cave Ajanta is famous for paintings and sculptures, considered as master pieces of Buddhist religious art. Ajanta has 30 rock caves of Ajanta are in the shape of a mammoth horse-shoe, nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyadri Hills. 

Ellora Cave is situated 30 Kms far from Aurangabad and it is home to various ancient monuments. Ellora have 34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 caves of the Jain faith in Ellora.
Maharashtra is land of caves, shrines, hill stations, sanctuaries and many more. Mumbai, Aurangabad, Lonavala, Nagpur, Nasik, Ajanta are most visiting places of Maharashtra. India is rewound for its diverse cultures and varied archaeological sites.   




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Friday, 3 February 2017

Buddhism in Nepal – Buddhist Tour Operator Nepal –Tour Planner Nepal – Monastery Monument

Buddha was born 2500 years ago in Lumbini located in the southern of Nepal. Lumbini is one of the greatest pilgrimage destination for Buddhists & monks of all over the world.

There is a stone pillar made by the renowned Indian King Ashoka to highlight important site related to life of Lord Buddha. Nepal is home to many stupas, monuments and monastery.

You can see 2000 years old magnificent stupa of Swoyambhunath in Kathmandu valley and Bouddhanath stupa, one of biggest stupa in the world.  Bouddhanath stupa is 1500 years old stupa.



Thera are nine special texts which are called as Nine Dharma Jewels or Navagrantha. It is also referred as nine books of Buddhism.

Tibetan Buddhism is one of the most widely practiced forms of Buddhism across the country. Newar Buddhism is a kind of Vajrayana influenced by Theravada Buddhism.

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Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Buddhism in UP - Buddhist Monuments & Monastery in Uttar Pradesh - Buddhist Tour

 Uttar Pradesh has numerous Buddhist attractions & sightseeing which are as:

Dhamekha Stupa, Sarnath: The Dhamekha stupa, located in Sarnath, is one the most famous Buddhist holy structure. The Dhamekha stupa was the place where the Buddha preached his first sermon of 'middle path' to his five disciples.

Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath: The Ashoka pillar commemorates the visit of the Buddhist Indian emperor Ashoka to Sarnath. Ashoka Pillar has the famous lion capital, known as the National Emblem of India.

Dharmarajika Stupa, Sarnath: The Dharmarajika stupa was built by the king Ashoka to enshrine the relics of Lord Buddha.

Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar: This temple is devoted to the 'mahaprinirvana' of Lord Buddha. It has a 6 meters long statue representing the dying Buddha reclining on his right side.


Nirvana Stupa, Kushinagar: The Nirvana stupa, called as the Rambhar stupa, is a big brickwork structure build upon place where Lord Buddha was cremated.

The Ruins of Old Kaushambi: The ruins of the ancient city of Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh reveal a huge prosperous Buddhist site as monasteries, stupas, pillars and sculptures.

Jetavana Vihara, Sravasti: The Jetavana vihara, located in Sravasti district is one of the most venerated Buddhist sites in Uttar Pradesh because of Lord Gautam Buddha spent 24 years of His life at this place.

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Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Buddhism in India- Buddhist Tourism – Monastery Stupas Gompa – Buddhist Tour – Life of Lord Buddha

Buddhism is a religion and dharma that describes a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices mainly based on teachings of Lord Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism. Buddhist religion is originated in India. 

Buddha, known as Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini and grew up in Kapilavatthu, a town in the plains region of modern Nepal. Parent’s name of Gautama Buddha is King Suddhodana & Queen Maya.
There are two branches of Buddhism as Theravada and Mahayana. Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 500 million followers known as Buddhists. Buddhism is an Indian religion attributed to the teachings of Buddha.

The pinnacle of Theravada is the attainment of the of Nirvana, achieved by learning the Noble Eight-fold Path, also named as the Middle Way that  means escaping from a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Theravada has a mostly founding in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.


Mahayana includes the traditions of Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Shingon and Tiantai is founding throughout East Asia. Dhamek Stupa, a holy shrine is built by Ashoka situated in Sarnath, where Buddha sermons his speech after got enlightenment. The Statue of Buddha located in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh delineate Parinirvana of Buddha.

Buddhism in India: Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Lord Buddha.

There two major branches of Buddhism: The Theravada in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia and the Mahayana throughout the Himalayas and East Asia.

Buddhism is a big religion in the Himalayan areas like as Sikkim, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. 

Gautama Buddha got enlightenment under a Pipal tree, also termed as the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. 
At the Sarnath Deer Park Buddha set in motion the Wheel of Dharma by giving his first speech to the group of five members. All together along with the Buddha formed the first Sangha, the company of Buddhist monks. 

Followers of Buddhist religion is known as Buddhists, Saugata, Sakyans, Sakyabhiksu, Sakyaputto,  Ariyasavako and Jinaputto. 
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