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Showing posts with label Buddhist Heritage in UP. Show all posts

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.

Explore Buddhism in Uttar Pradesh with Buddhist Tour, a well tour operator located in Delhi, in capital city of India, one of best destination for pilgrimage tour.