It is the 'must see' place in Sarnath.This diagram gives us a rough idea of what the pillar might have looked like when XUANZANG visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana. The Elephant stands for his notion, bulls point to his birth, horse denotes his separation from royal life, and lions stand for the attainment of enlightenment. The animals symbolize the different phases of the Lord Gautama Buddha. The Ashoka Pillar is 50m tall and the most attractive spot for the tourists. It has an image of an elephant at the top and a galloping horse and a bull mounted on the bottom of Chakra. Ashoka Pillar depicts four lions in standing posture and a chakra at its bottom. Among the several temples, monasteries and structures, Thai Temple is the most famous place of worship that is managed by only Thai Buddhist Monk.Īshoka Pillar: Ashoka Pillar is also known as Sarnath Pillar. Every country has built their own structures in Sarnath that represents their respective architectural style. Thai Temple: The countries like Japan, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and so on having a large number of Buddhist followers or population have built (contributed) a temple or monastery in Sarnath. Furthermore, the archeologists near to the Stupa have found the excavations of monasteries, courtyards and verandas. Tourists can also visit the nearby attractions such as Dhamek Stupa, Dharmachakra Stupa, and Mulagandhakuti temple. This Stupa holds a significant place in the history and also for the people exploring ancient historical evidences. The Chaukhandi Stupa is situated on the spot where the Lord Buddha met his first disciples. Chaukhandi Stupa: This is an octagonal tower constructed during the 5th century.
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