Sarnath, a serene and spiritually significant destination in the densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh, is a remarkable blend of history, culture, and Buddhism. Located just 10 km from Varanasi, ...

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 ...

On July 25, 2026, in a conference room in Busan, South Korea, a small Indian town near Varanasi got a new title. During the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, chairperson Lee Byong Hyun ...

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, an ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh, was inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 48th session in Busan, South Korea.

Sarnath has excavated a rich lot of Buddhist sculptures comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images in the museum. Sarnath is famous for the magnificent Ashokan pillar which has four lions ...

Sarnath Buddhist site: Sarnath is India's 45th site to join the UNESCO list. Sarnath where Buddhism began: There is a stillness in Sarnath that visitors often remark upon - the kind that seems to ...

Nestled just ten kilometres northeast of the ancient city of Varanasi, Sarnath stands as one of the most sacred coordinates in global spiritual history. It was here, in the quiet seclusion of a deer ...

Sarnath is India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sacred Buddhist site of Buddha's first sermon. Located in Uttar Pradesh, near Varanasi. India has added another landmark to its growing list of ...