ABOUT THE
Attraction
This tall square mound of bricks is a landmark in Sarnath and is said to have originally been built by emperor Ashoka in the 5th century. It is said to mark the spot where Lord Buddha met his five followers. A terraced temple in the Gupta period, an octagonal tower was added to its top in the 16th century to commemorate the visit of Mughal emperor Humayun. Its somewhat strange shape can't be missed, as it towers over the city.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
A beautiful turreted temple built in 1931 by the Mahabodhi Society. It has a rich repository of life-like frescoes by famous Japanese painter Kosetsu Nosu.
Sarnath Archaeological Museum
This regal museum set in a sprawling compound was completed in 1910. As it houses a wealth of Buddhist artifacts it is built to resemble a Buddhist monastery.
International Temples
Sarnath also has a host of magnificent temples, these include a Thai temple, a Burmese Temple, a Japanese temple and a Chinese temple.