Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree.
Mahabodhi Temple Bodh Gaya
Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree.
Vaishali
Vaishali is also home to possibly the earliest known example of a stupa, the Buddha relic stupa which is said to contain the ashes of the Buddha.
Parinirvana Temple In Kushinagar
This sacred site is revered as the place where Lord Buddha attained Parinirvana, the final and complete liberation from the cycle of birth and death. One of the biggest Buddhist attractions of this place is the Parinirvana Temple.
Maha Bodhi Tree and Complex
The Mahabodhi Temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Impressive as it is, the temple complex didn't always look this way. Prior to 1880, when it was restored by the British, all accounts indicate that it was a sadly neglected for and partially collapsed ruin.
Varanasi, often called Kashi or the ‘City of Lights’ by Hindus, is a city with deep roots. Some say its first inhabitants settled around 1000 BC. Legend has it that the city was created by the Hindu god, Lord Shiva, making it around 3000 years old. With its 87 riverfront steps, known as ghats, Varanasi is a living testament to ancient traditions.
Varanasi Ghats – A tapestry of history, legends, and faith
Each ghat in Varanasi holds its unique history and significance. Some ghats commemorate notable figures like Tulsidas, who penned the revered Ramacharitamanas, serving as a beacon of wisdom for humanity. While many ghats have stories rooted in folklore or mythology, others remain under private ownership.