Sarnath
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:10
Welcome to Sarnath, the sacred land where the Wheel of the Law was set in motion for the very first time in human history. Situated approximately eight kilometers northeast of Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, this…
Listen in the app2Chaukhandi Stupa: The Reunion with the Five Disciples2:53
Standing near the southern entrance to Sarnath, the magnificent Chaukhandi Stupa serves as the very first major monument welcoming pilgrims and visitors to this ancient holy land. This historic site holds profound spiritual…
Listen in the app3Dharmachakra Jina Vihar: The Legacy of Queen Kumaradevi3:12
The ruins of Dharmachakra Jina Vihar, also designated by archaeologists as Monastery I, represent the largest and most magnificent monastic establishment built at Sarnath during its final historical flourish in the twelfth…
Listen in the app4Ancient Mulagandha Kuti Vihara: The Main Shrine of the Buddha2:32
The ancient ruins of the Mulagandha Kuti Vihara mark the most sacred core of Sarnath, where Gautama Buddha resided during his very first rainy season retreat following his enlightenment. The term Mulagandha Kuti translates to the…
Listen in the app5Ashoka Pillar: The Emblem of Dharma and Sovereignty2:37
Located directly west of the ancient Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, the Ashoka Pillar site marks the foundation of one of the most famous imperial monuments in Indian history. Erected around 250 BCE by Emperor Ashoka the Great of the…
Listen in the app6Dhamek Stupa: The Monument of the First Turning of the Wheel2:30
The magnificent Dhamek Stupa stands as the most iconic and imposing landmark of Sarnath, marking the precise location where Gautama Buddha delivered his first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, to his first five…
Listen in the app7Sarnath Archaeological Museum: Treasures of Ancient Buddhist Art2:29
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious site museums in India, established specifically to preserve, display, and study the magnificent antiquities unearthed from the surrounding ruins.…
Listen in the app8Closing1:47
Dear valued visitor, as our audio guide journey through Sarnath comes to a close, we hope you have experienced a profound connection with the sacred history, artistic mastery, and spiritual heritage of this hallowed land.…
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What is Sarnath?
Sarnath is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 21 min 10 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.3716, 83.0252 |
| Last updated |
