India, we all know has been the cradle for many religions and cultures. People from the world over have come to our country seeking spiritual enlightenment and knowledge of the Almighty. Gautam Buddha ...

Two important religious pilgrim centers of Buddhism are located in northern India. Sarnath is the famous spot where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five disciples after attaining Nirvana.

Dhamek Stupa is one of the most important sights in Sarnath and its mostly due to its antiquity and significance of being the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon. Situated near the main chowk of ...

Sarnath, situated just a few kilometers northeast of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, is one of the most revered destinations for Buddhists across the globe. It was here that Gautama Buddha delivered his ...

New Delhi, March 12: The Archaeological Survey of India has resumed excavation at Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon, after over 80 years. The ASI decided to revisit the site, near Varanasi, ...

Sarnath is a small village in Uttar Pradesh, situated about 13 km north-east of the holy city of Varanasi. Formerly known as Isipatana, it is famous as the site where Gautama Buddha first taught the ...

In the 6th century BCE, a young man left the comforts of his royal home in search of truth. For six years, he followed extreme ascetic practices and became totally emaciated. It was then that he ...