Sarnath
Varanasi district
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Sarnath2:13
Welcome to Sarnath, an archaeological and spiritual landscape of unparalleled significance. As we stand here, just eleven kilometers north of the ancient city of Varanasi, we are positioned at one of the four most sacred sites in…
Listen in the app2The Dhamek Stupa — The Monumental Turning of the Wheel2:09
We stand before the Dhamek Stupa, the most imposing structure in Sarnath and a masterpiece of ancient engineering. Rising to a height of nearly forty-three meters with a base diameter of twenty-eight meters, this massive…
Listen in the app3Mulagandhakuti Vihar — The Modern Revival of Sarnath2:16
A short walk from the ancient ruins leads us to the Mulagandhakuti Vihar, a stunning temple that represents the 20th-century resurrection of Sarnath. Built in 1931 by the Maha Bodhi Society, it was the vision of the great Sri…
Listen in the app4The Sacred Bodhi Tree — A Lineage of Enlightenment2:09
Just outside the Mulagandhakuti Vihar stands a sprawling Bodhi tree, its heart-shaped leaves fluttering in the breeze. While this is not the original tree under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment, its lineage is of the…
Listen in the app5Thai Temple and the Giant Buddha — A Beacon of Peace2:15
As we walk towards the southern edge of the main complex, we encounter the magnificent Thai Temple, known officially as the Hinayana Buddha Temple. Established in 1933, this site is a vibrant display of Thai architectural…
Listen in the app6The Japanese Temple — Hurenji's Sandalwood Serenity2:11
Our journey now takes us to a space of profound aesthetic refinement: the Japanese Buddhist Temple, also known as Nitigai Suzan Hurenji. Managed by the Dharma Chakra Indo-Japan Buddhist Cultural Society, this temple is a…
Listen in the app7Archaeological Museum — The Lion Capital of India2:17
No visit to Sarnath is complete without exploring the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, the oldest site museum of the Archaeological Survey of India. Established in 1904, the building itself is designed like a 'Vihara' or monastery. …
Listen in the app8Chaukhandi Stupa — The Gateway to Sarnath2:09
Located about eight hundred meters south of the main complex, the Chaukhandi Stupa is often the first monument visitors see when arriving from Varanasi. This massive brick mound marks the spot where the Buddha is said to have…
Listen in the app9Closing1:41
As our journey through Sarnath concludes, we find ourselves back near the heart of the ancient ruins. We have traveled through time, from the 3rd century BCE pillars of Ashoka to the 21st-century golden spires of modern…
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What is Sarnath?
Sarnath is a place in Varanasi district with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Varanasi district |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 19 min 20 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.3811, 83.0214 |
| Last updated |
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