SARNATH, THE BUDDHIST PLACE​​

The Buddhist Sangha was established in Sarnath thanks to Kondanna’s enlightenment, where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma. In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath is situated 13 kilometres to the northeast of Varanasi. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Hours of Operation for the Sarnath Museum: 10:00 am–5:00 pm Fridays are a holiday.

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