ABOUT THE CITY
Sarnath is in the holy city of Varanasi, and is an exceedingly tranquil place. Buddhists worldwide look upon India as the land of the Buddha and a visit to this country means a pilgrimage to those places sacred to the memory of the Enlightened One.
After the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya he came to Sarnath. Here in the Deer Park, he delivered his first sermon, or in religious language, set in motion the Wheel of Law (Maha-Dharmachakra Pravartan.). On the day before his death Buddha included Sarnath along with Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar as the four places he thought to be sacred to his followers.
After the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya he came to Sarnath. Here in the Deer Park, he delivered his first sermon, or in religious language, set in motion the Wheel of Law (Maha-Dharmachakra Pravartan.). On the day before his death Buddha included Sarnath along with Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar as the four places he thought to be sacred to his followers.
- Area: 2.80 sq. km.
- Altitude: 80.71 (1991 census)
- Season: October-March
- Clothing: Summer - Cottons; Winter - Woolens
- Language: Hindi and English
- Festivals : Buddha Purnima (Full Moon, April-May), Anniversary of First Sermon (Full Moon, July-August)
- Local Transport : Buses/Cycle-Rickshaws/Taxis
- STD Code: 0542
place of interest
MULAGANDHA KUTI VIHARA TEMPLE
'Mulagandhakuti Vihara' or the modern Buddhist temple is 110 feet high with an image of Buddha inside it. Buddhist relics discovered at Taxila are enshrined in this 'Mulagandhkuti Vihara'. There are also fine paintings on the walls of this temple by Japanese artist Kosetsu Nosu. Buddhist services are conducted there.There is a carved sandstone railing inside the temple. In the Mulagandhakuti Vihara there also is a Buddha walk. The ancient Mulagandha Kuti Temple is among the brick ruins of Sarnath
'Mulagandhakuti Vihara' or the modern Buddhist temple is 110 feet high with an image of Buddha inside it. Buddhist relics discovered at Taxila are enshrined in this 'Mulagandhkuti Vihara'. There are also fine paintings on the walls of this temple by Japanese artist Kosetsu Nosu. Buddhist services are conducted there.There is a carved sandstone railing inside the temple. In the Mulagandhakuti Vihara there also is a Buddha walk. The ancient Mulagandha Kuti Temple is among the brick ruins of Sarnath
ACCESSibility
AIR
- The nearest airport is Babatpur : 30 Km.
- Sarnath is directly connected by Varanasi - Gorakhpur Exp. 549/550 and Varanasi - Bhatni - Varanasi Exp. 551/552.
- Sarnath is directly Connected by one trains -Budha Purema Express upto Bodhgaya (M.W.F.)
- Sarnath, 10- km from Varanasi, is well connected by road to other destinations of the state.
- State Bank of India, Pandeypur, Sarnath. Ph : 0542-2501760
- Canara Bank . Ph : (0542) 2595038
- Central Bank, Ashapur. Ph : (0542) 2595309
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