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Sarnath, as you all know is majorly related to The Buddhism. And if you’re a bit of history fanatic, then you must have been very well aware of its importance in our country. Well, if you don…

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The national emblem of India and a mark of Emperor Ashoka's visit to Sarnath, the Ashoka Pillar crafted out of stone is an impressive structure with four lions at the top. This 50 m long pillar along with the Dhamek Stupa, are Ashoka's gift to Buddhism and the entire complex has a calm aura to it. A number of monks are spotted meditating around the compound. The entire complex is filled with lush green lawns, and along with the Stupa, they resemble a colony with the Ashoka Pillar.

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One of the most visited and most revered Buddhist structures in the world, Dhamek Stupa Sarnath lies at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh state of India. One of the holiest sites for Buddhist pilgrimage in India, Sarnath is famous as the place where Lord Buddha had delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Dhamek Stupa Sarnath marks the spot where the Buddha preached his first message. Built by the great Mauryan king Ashoka in 249 B.C.E.

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The Dhamek Stupa was built in 500 CE to replace an earlier structure commissioned by the Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka in 249 BCE, along with several other monuments, to commemorate the Buddha's activities in this location. Stupas originated as circular mounds encircled by large stones. Ashoka built stupas to enshrine small pieces of calcinated bone and other relics of the Buddha and his disciples.An Ashokan pillar with an edict engraved on it stands near the site.

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After that, you have sarnath, which is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage since it is here that Buddha preached his first sermon. At Sarnath, one witnesses 14 monasteries 23 stupas, the largest of which is the DhamekhStupa that was constructed in 500 A.D. Her

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