Buddha Purnima 2024: 7 holiest Buddhist pilgrim places in India

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | May 22, 2024

Bodh Gaya, Bihar

The location of the Mahabodhi Temple, where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment.

Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath is believed to be where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.

Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

Kushinagar is the place of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana (final passing away).

Ladakh

Ladakh is also known as land of Monasteries, The Tibetans are ardent followers of Lord Buddha.

Rajgir, Bihar

Important for its association with the Buddha’s teachings and the first Buddhist council.

Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh

Known for its stupas, especially the Great Stupa, and an important center of Buddhist art and architecture.

Dhauli Shanti Stupa, Odisha

The Dhauli Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) was built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in 1972.

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