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Uttar Pradesh · India
Drive towards Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. It's a peaceful site with ruins, temples, and a serene deer park, marking the birthplace of Buddhism.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:36
Welcome to Sarnath, a sacred sanctuary located approximately eight kilometers northeast of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India, near the historic confluence of the Ganges and Varuna rivers. Known since antiquity by revered names…
Listen in the app2Chaukhandi Stupa: The Reunion with Five Disciples2:48
Welcome to the Chaukhandi Stupa, the monumental gateway that marks the southern entrance of your pilgrimage through ancient Sarnath, located approximately eight hundred meters south of the main monastic precinct. As you lift your…
Listen in the app3Dharmarajika Stupa Ruins and the Legacy of Raja Jagat Singh2:54
You are standing before the foundational remains of the Dharmarajika Stupa, one of the oldest and most historically significant sanctuaries at Sarnath, with roots extending back to the pre-Ashokan era. Look down at the low…
Listen in the app4Dhamek Stupa: Where the Wheel of Dharma Turned2:43
Welcome to the majestic Dhamek Stupa, the monumental center and defining symbol of the entire Sarnath sacred landscape. Standing an extraordinary thirty-nine meters in height and measuring twenty-eight meters in base diameter,…
Listen in the app5Ashokan Pillar: The Origin of the National Emblem2:40
You are standing before the ruins of the world-famous Ashokan Pillar, a sacred space where the imperial grandiosity of ancient India directly intersects with the national identity of the modern Republic of India. Please direct…
Listen in the app6Mulagandha Kuty Vihara: Ancient Rain Retreat and Modern Temple2:47
Welcome to Mulagandha Kuty Vihara, a sacred sanctuary where the deep roots of ancient monastic history and the vibrant energy of modern Buddhist revival harmoniously intersect. Please begin by observing the low brick foundation…
Listen in the app7Sarnath Archaeological Museum: Treasures of Buddhist Art2:47
Welcome to the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, an incomparable treasure house preserving the absolute masterpieces of ancient Indian art and epigraphy. The origin of this world-class collection traces back to the systematic,…
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As your pilgrimage through the sacred sanctuary of Sarnath draws to a close, we hope you have experienced the profound sense of peace and historical resonance embedded within these holy grounds. Sarnath is not only the revered…
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What is Sarnath?
Sarnath is a place in Uttar Pradesh · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Uttar Pradesh · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 21 min 14 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.3810, 83.0245 |
| Last updated |
