Sunday, November 13, 1983
Depart New Delhi 11:40.
Arrive Varanasi 12:50.
Hired a taxi to go to Sarnath, a destination for Buddhist pilgrims.
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| Sarnath Museum |
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| Sarnath Museum Lion Capital of Ashoka |
The Lion Capital of Ashoka (c. 250 BCE) originally sat on a pillar in the Isipatana. It was adopted as the official emblem of India in 1950.
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| Isipatana ruins |
Isipatana is one of four places of pilgrimage for devout Buddhists. This is where Gautama Buddha did his first teaching after being enlightened. A community of monks was established here, recorded as far back as 2000 BCE.
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| Dhamekh Stupa |
The Dhamekh Stupa, built in 500 CE on a base from 249 BCE, to mark the spot of the deer park where Buddha gave his first teaching.
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| Dhamekh Stupa detail |
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| Dhamekh Stupa detail |
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| Mulagandhakuti Vihara Temple of Buddha |
Mulagandhakuti Vihara was built in 1931 to house Buddhist relics found in Taxila.
Stayed at the Hotel Himalaya in Varanasi.
Next: Varanasi.
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