Sarnath- Place of Tranquility and Peace

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At Distance of 12kms from Kashi , Lies a Place of peace and tranquility where Buddhism was first started-Sarnath.

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Sarnath is the birth place of Buddhism , It’s a place where Buddha started advocating Dharma and buddhism to his Followers.

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School Picnic in progress

Sarnath is visited by Devotees across the world, Sarnath also has many different Temples of Various country.

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Beautiful art work on the Statue, Which shows the 4 Noble truths
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Second Noble truth
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Third Noble truth
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Buddha Statue

Devotees throng sarnath , as its one of the 4 spiritual places to be visited by the followers of Buddhism.

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In Sarnath , we can find various types of Temples of Buddha build as per the style of the country

One should make it a visit to sarnath , during the visit to kashi.

Sarnath also is home to the famous Ashoka pillar. Its also the capital of King ashoka

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Remains of Dharmarajika Stupa
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Dharmarajika Stupa
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Silent Prayers
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One could find these flags all over the place
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Prayers
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Devotion
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Many devotees visit sarnath during the time of Budh purnima
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Offerings are made in the form of money , Candles and lighting camphor
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Dharmarajika Stupa
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Dharmarajika Stupa from the pre-Ashokan Era
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Monks watching the stupa

Other Notable places to visit Near to Sarnath

Chaukhandi Stupa

Archaeological Museum

Srilankan Buddhist Temple 

Malaysian Buddhist Temple

Tibetan Buddhist temple