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Sarnath
Official UNESCO name: Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath
Where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
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The Story
Near Varanasi, Sarnath is where the Buddha first taught after his enlightenment. Stupas, monastery ruins and the Ashokan lion capital make it one of Buddhism's most sacred sites.
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Experience Sarnath in person
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