World Peace Bell - Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
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This huge bell is erected in the Bodhi Tree Courtyard next to the Mulagandhakuti Vihara in Sarnath in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Waymark Code: WMQ8AN
Location: India
Date Posted: 01/08/2016
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Mulagandhakuti Vihara is the main Buddhist temple in Sarnath. It was built in 1931 by Bodhi Sattva Anagarika Dharmapala. It is said to be located at the place where Buddha used to stay during his visits to Sarnath. Mulagandhakuti Vihara is a magnificent structure with ancient Buddhist architectural decorations carved on Indian red stone with an image of Buddha inside it. Buddha’s relics discovered at Taxila are enshrined underneath the pedestal of the image. There are also fine paintings on the walls by Japanese artist Kosetsu Nosu. Buddhist services are conducted inside the temple.
A huge World Peace bell was installed in the Bodhi Tree courtyard next to the Mulagandhakuti Vihara. It is craved with Buddhist texts and it is said that its sound is heard up to 7 kilometres away. The bell was donated by the Japanese Buddhist community in 2005 to replace a previous broken bell.
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