clasp their hands over the flame and raise their palms
to their forehead in order to get the Goddess’s purification and blessing.
Sarnath, the pilgrimage spot for Buddhists all over the
world is approximately 14 km from Varanasi. After
attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath Here in the Deer Park, he delivered his first historical sermon to his disciples. There
are many Buddhist monuments and edifices in Sarnath. The museum and temple are all within walking distance First major attraction of this trail is Dharmarajika Stupa. It is a large circular base made of
bricks. Some of the important Buddhist monuments
at Sarnath are the the Chaukhandi stupa Votive
Stupas and Viharas and monasteries and temples
of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, Sri
Lanka China, Thailand, Burma and others and few
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meters ahead of Monolithic Railing is the ruins of the
Ashoka Pillar, Remnant of Dharmarajika Stupa. Sarnath is now home to India’s tallest 80 feet statue of
Lord Buddha .
Varanasi is within motorable distance from a number of popular towns is well connected by air, rail
and road with the rest of India . There are some express trains buses which connect the City. Radisson Hotel Varanasi Hotel Clarks Varanasi , Hotel
Ramada Plaza JHV, is a part of the renowned Wyndham Hotel Group, Taj Nadesar Palace are some
of the best luxurious five star hotels in and around
Varanasi. Varanasi and Sarnath, are cities of overwhelming emotions, and the unforgettable experience in these two religious holy towns in India. It
promises a religious and spiritual experience, and a
entertaining adventure.
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