Religious/ Spiritual

Devi Patan Temple is located some 28 km from Sravasti. It is one of the most important Shaktipeeths in the region, revered by Hindus in India and Nepal.

The Angulimala's Stupa Shravasti In Uttar Pradesh In India was excavated along with other ruins of th Shravasti City in 1863. Angulimala's Stupa Shravasti Uttar Pradesh In India however, lies in utter ruins. A plinth leading to a raised platform accessible by a flight of stairs can be seen. On the platform one can see the remains of the rest of the structure. Walls, and more stairs suggesting the height that the stupa was originally built up to, can be seen. The Angulimala's Stupa Shravasti lies testimony to the immense influence of Lord Buddha that permeated the Indian society specially in Northern India, in the pre Christian era. With Buddhism came many of the modern ideas that later evolved and proved indispensable in the development of civilization.

Anathapindika's Stupa Shravasti in India was built by Anathapindika who was the chief lay disciple of Buddha, and his name means "feeder of the orphans or helpless". His original name was Sudatta. Anathapindika was an extremely wealthy businessman and a generous patron of the Buddha. He gave Jeta Park, the site of the Jetavana Monastery having purchased it from Prince Jeta, the son of King Prasenjeet. It is said he laid 1.8 million gold pieces in the grove, to satisfy the prince. Anathapindika upon death entered Tusita heaven, or the heaven of the Bodhisattvas and is revered as the "foremost disciple in generosity" as well as character.

At the entrance of the Jetavana Garden, the Bodhi Tree was planted at the request of Anasthapitaka as a symbol of worship when Lord Buddha is not in Sravasti. The Bodhi tree is famous for the tree under which the Lord took his enlightenment. This sacred tree was brought as a cutting from the Bodhi tree in Sri Lanka, which itself grew from a sapling of the original Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya.

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Constructed in the the 5th century, the Chaukhandi Stupa built to commemorate the spot where Buddha first met his disciples. There is an octagonal tower which is of Islamic origin and a later addition. Nearby attractions include Dhamekha stupa, Dharmachakra stupa, Dharmajika stupa, site of the Asoka pillar, and Mulagandhakuti temple. Apart from this, standing near by Chaukhandi stupa one can find ruins of monasteries, courtyards and verandas. Like any other places in Sarnath, this Stupa got its relevance in Buddhist culture.

The Tibetan buddhist shrine, Mulgandha Kuti Vihara, built in 1930, enshrines sacred relics from various places and a lifesize golden statue of the Buddha. It is decorated with brilliant frescoes by Japanese artist, Kosetsu Nosu. There are also a few Chinese and Jain temples A 'Bodhi' tree growing on the campus is believed to be the offspring of one under which Buddha had attained enlightenment.

Most countries with a large Buddhist population have a temple or monastery in Sarnath, as this is the abode of Buddha and usually these were built in a representative architectural style of the respective countries. The Thai temple is a famous temple located near Sarnath managed by Thai Buddhist Monk and carries the colorful structure and style of Thailand.

This place is clean and bright and is set in extensive gardens. Really large Buddha head outside Thai temple looks like it may be placed on top of a statue currently being constructed. This is a nice place to visit.

Tibetan Temple is a beautiful Buddhist shrine located at Sarnath. This is a traditional style temple and enshrines the beautiful statue of Shakyamuni, the Buddha. The walls and sealing are decorated with Thangksa (Tibetan Buddhist paintings) and frescoes.

A major attraction of this temple is the Prayer wheels, which are seen outside the temple building, usually contain paper scrolls with prayers or mantras written on them. When the prayer wheels are rotated clockwise, the papers are released. It is assumed that the life will be blessed if you visit this temple with piety.

This 18th century temple of Nand, the foster father of Krishna, dominates the smaller hill and the town of Nand Gaon. This temple was built by Roop Singh, a Jat ruler. The other temples here are dedicated to Narsingha, Gopinath, Nritya Gopal, Girdhari, Nand Nandan, and Yasodha Nandan, which are located half way up the hill.

This is very famous hindu holy place situated at 30 Km from district headquarter on the bank of GANGA. It is said that at this place only Maharishi Sukdev Ji narrated the Bhagvadgeeta before Raja Parikshat, son of Abnhimanu and grandson of ARHUNA. A temle was built near the VAT VRIKSH under which Sukdev ji narrated the story. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.