Sarnath is one of the most beautiful sites in the world &
sacred where the Buddha delivered
his first sermon, which was the introduction of Buddhism. The Lion Capital on
top of one of pillar, which is recognized as the National Emblem of
India, is from Sarnath. Along with it, several
other Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath that represents today the most
expansive ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. To know more read:
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