Mahabodhi Temple - Sarnath, Varanasi, India - Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines on Waymarking.com

This temple located in Sarnath, north of Varanasi (Benares), is situated near the area where the Buddha gave his first sermon after becoming enlightened. Sarnath was originally the site of a deer park, a remnant of which remains to the north of the site. Also on the site are ruins of monasteries and buildings established by the Indian Buddhist ruler Ashok. A giant stupa commemorates the location of the sermon, and it is typical to see monks and pligrims circumambulating the stupa. Nearby, an archaeologic museum houses relics from the site. A number of temples of various religious orders are also located in the area.
See the Wikipedia entry for Sarnath for more information.

Open to visitors?: Yes Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes Related Website: [Web Link] Photography Permitted Inside?: Not listed

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