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Sravasti - Pilgrimage Travel Tours
Sravasti is a vital Buddhist Pilgrimage site which was earlier referred Savatthi in the ancient times. The place is famous a destination where Lord Buddha spent almost 25 years of his life and proved the wonder of enlightenment. Sravasti is regarded as the origin place from where Buddha decided to go on a world-mission to spread the teachings and essence of Buddhism.
Sravasti falls in the most religious state of Uttar Pradesh, in eastern Gonda district. Gonda is not far from the capital city of Lucknow and is easily accessible through rail, bus and air. The place holds significance for its strength of transforming the lives of famous king Koshal and the known dacoit Angulimal who was deeply influenced by the Buddha himself to start following the Buddhism and its virtuous essence.
The scared place of Sravasti is famous as a Buddhist and Jain religion site and draws devotees from both the sects. The place holds imminence for Lord Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar. More so, the fabulous Shwetambara temple that beckons Jain religion attracts devotees from across the globe.
Sarnath
Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh features among the famous Buddhist sites. Barely at minutes drive from the holy and ancient city of kashi, Varanasi, Sarnath strikingly features among the four significant geographical landmarks in the life of Buddha. Buddha is said to have led to Sarnath right after reaching to the enlightenment at Bodhgaya. More so, it is the place where first preached to delight his followers.
It is the Buddha and the teachings which prompted the whole world to seek India as the sacred land of religions which has place for one and all. Buddhism draws world attention very much like other any religion of the world. The place is linked with the Buddha’s delivering his first sermon, or started the Wheel of Law, Maha Dharmachakra Pravartan.
The honourable emperor Ashoka became the follower of Buddhism and visited Sarnath in a bid to spread the message of love and compassion everywhere. The king erected a Stupa to further enhance the effects of the religion. Numerous Buddhist structures from the period 3rd century BC to 11th century AD remind the glory of Buddhism to all over the world.
Various Buddhist monuments are there in a great number. The column 15.24 m in height pillar by King Ashoka is a great treasure of Buddhism. The Dhameka Stupa is a popular monument and stands for the first place where the voice of Buddha heard.
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