Dhamekh Stupa
There are four holy cities in Indian Territory: Kushinagar, Gaya, Lumbini and the concern here, Sarnath. There, in the Deer ParkIt is said that Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, Magpie.
Sarnath is located near Varanasi, And is home to the Dhamekh Stupa. It was erected in the place where Buddha preached about the ways that cross the path of Dharma. For this reason every year thousands of pilgrims from around the world come to worship.
So the impressive growth of this site as a place of worship is truly remarkable. No, but keep in mind that two centuries after Buddha's death, 12 000 Buddhist monks living in this place. Furthermore, art and religion were beneficiaries of kings and rich merchants of neighboring city, Varanasi.
The Sarnath Museum visits is a captive of the city. Save a collection of many sculptures, Among which are the images of Buddha and various bodhisattva (people embarked on the path to enlightenment).
The Chaukhandi StupaBuilt by Emperor Ashoka in the year 234 BC, is the first monument that visitors know when they enter the city of Sarnath. The square building is surrounded by an octagonal tower.
Moreover, the modern temple Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is proof that Buddhism is not a thing of the past, but is very much alive today. Inside, magnificent frescoes decorate the walls, all painted by Japanese artist Kosetsu Nosu.
But the Stupa Dhamek already mentioned, is perhaps the most striking monument. Is cylindrical, and about 44 feet tall. It was built with stone and brick, the stone part of the lower section of the temple is decorated with beautiful flowers recorded.
This and more can be found at Sarnath.