It would not be wrong to say that Buddhism is one of the most loved religions in the world. Buddhism, which has spread all over the world, has its roots in India. It was founded by Lord Gautam Buddha. Gautam Buddha followed the path of truth till the end of his life and always inspired people to follow the truth and choose the right path. Today, there are many monasteries, stupas, monuments, and other Buddhist sites associated with Gautam Buddha across the country which are known throughout the world. If you are also curious to know about the precious words, secrets, and philosophical and spiritual teachings of Gautam Buddha, then visit these places. These places hold great importance for history lovers. Let us know about these places...

Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar
Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. People who follow Buddhism consider it very sacred. This is the place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under the ancient Bodhi tree. The structure of the temple is very beautiful. The most special thing about this temple is that images of different religions can be seen through artifacts. Bodh Gaya is considered by Buddhists to be one of the holiest cities in the world, as it was the site where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi Temple located in Bodh Gaya was given the status of World Heritage by UNESCO in the year 2002.

Sarnath Temple, Varanasi
Sarnath Temple needs no introduction. One of the Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon to his disciples. This temple located in Varanasi was built by King Ashoka. Sarnath is a city of historical wonders with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, ancient sites, and beautiful temples that prove to be a source of great wonder and awe for tourists. During your trip to Sarnath, you can visit Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Dhamekh Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Moolgandh Kuti Vihar, Chinese, and Thai temples, and monasteries.

Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
Located near Gorakhpur in the northeastern region of Uttar Pradesh, Kushinagar is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. Lord Buddha is believed to have died in Kushinagar after which Emperor Ashoka built a stupa here to mark the site of Parinirvana. The stupa contains the resurrected Nirvana statue of the Buddha, with a reclining statue of the “dying Buddha” placed on the right side. Kushinagar is a religious city that attracts a large number of tourists, especially followers of Buddhism. Other major sites of Kushinagar include Chaitya, Rambhar Stupa, Monastery, and some popular small temples.

Kesariya Stupa, Bihar
Kesariya Stupa is an ancient heritage, which is famous as the world's largest ancient Buddhist stupa. According to the information, this stupa was built by Emperor Ashoka the Great. This is an important place for those interested in history and art, many important aspects of Indian history can be understood here. According to the dates recorded in the records, this huge stupa belongs to the third century. This ancient site was discovered in 1958 by the Archaeological Survey Department. The entire survey work was done by archaeologist K. Happened under the supervision of Muhammad. Before the survey, this site was considered to be an ancient Shiva temple but during the excavation, many other things of ancient times were found here. These include statues of Buddha, copper objects, Islamic coins, etc. after which it has been considered a Buddhist stupa.

Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang is one of the most famous Buddhist places in India as well as a major tourist destination of Arunachal Pradesh which attracts tourists with its beauty. Situated at an altitude of about 3048 meters, Tawang is famous for many important and beautiful monasteries and is the birthplace of the Dalai Lama. Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India and the second largest in the world, popular as a rich, center of spirituality and knowledge. Tawang Monastery is also known as the Golden Namgyal Lhasa by the local people. The monastery library also houses a vast collection of some of the most sacred and important scriptures. Also, the Buddhist India Cultural Study Center is established here for Buddhist monks. Which is known as a shelter for more than 300 monks.

Red Maitreya Temple, Leh
This temple is situated in one of the most spectacular Indian locations. Right in the middle of the sky touching mountains and soothing landscapes. This religious site is a part of Thiksey Monastery and is famous for the 49-foot tall statue of Lord Buddha. Pilgrims and travelers from all over the world come here for the beauty and spiritual importance of this place.

Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh
Sanchi Stupa is located on the banks of Betba River, 46 km northeast of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state. Sanchi Stupa is one of the most prominent Buddhist sites in India. Sanchi Stupa was established in the 3rd century BC on the orders of Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty. Where the remains of Lord Buddha are kept. A good glimpse of Buddhist art and architecture can be seen in the sculptures and monuments present at this place. For your information, let us tell you that Sanchi Stupa, world-famous for its attractive artworks, was included as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 15 October 1982.

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