Tourism in Uttar Pradesh - Buddhist Religious Sites

Buddhist Religious Sites

Uttar Pradesh has many sites which are connected to Lord Buddha and hence, are sacred to Buddhists.

• Sarnath: a place where he held his first public discourse. Also at Sarnath is the Ashoka Pillar with the Lion Capital, is important archaeological artifact with national significance.
• Kushinagar: Where he attained Mahaparinirvana (Demise).
• Kaushambi: Where Buddha delivered many a sermons.
• Sankassa: Where he descended after addressing his mother in Heaven.
• Sravasti: His favorite monsoon resort.