India, we all know has been the cradle for many religions and cultures. People from the world over have come to our country seeking spiritual enlightenment and knowledge of the Almighty. Gautam Buddha ...

The Dhammachakka Puja 2026, inaugurated on 15 January at Sarnath, brought together multiple Buddhist monastic traditions at ...

In March 2019, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project was launched by PM Modi. (Reuters image) Narendra Modi Kashi Varanasi visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Varanasi today. PM Modi is ...

The Vishwa Shanti Prarthana (Universal Peace Prayer), which resonated across languages and traditions invoked blessings for all beings and called for freedom from anger, violence, ill-will, and hatred ...

New Delhi: Three centuries elapsed between Buddha attaining enlightenment and Ashoka’s rise as Emperor of Magadha in 268 BCE. This niggled at archaeologist and numismatist BR Mani when he launched an ...

Chaukhandi stupa is said to be originally established by Emperor Ashoka during his reign. He built it in the 5th century when he started following Buddhism. The attic situated on an octagonal tower ...

Dhamek Stupa is one of the most important sights in Sarnath and its mostly due to its antiquity and significance of being the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon. Situated near the main chowk of ...

Sarnath, along with Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar, is directly involved with the life of Goutam Buddha. Lumbini was the place of his birth, while Kushinagar was the place of his death. Buddha ...

Rediff readers shared these interesting #India-Photos from their travels. You can share yours too. Syed Kashif visited the mausoleum of Tipu Sultan in Mysore and sent us this photograph. Bikramjit Roy ...

Sarnath is well connected with Varanasi by road and rail. The closest airport is at Varanasi too. Here is how to reach Sarnath: The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is the nearest airport to ...