Five temples to include in Buddhist Pilgrimage tours India
One of the most thriving religions in India, Buddhism preaches non-violence, truth, and detachment from worldly pleasures. India is home to several temples that not attracts the pilgrims but also tourists of every faith. If you are planning to embark of Buddhist Pilgrimage tours India, here are the following top temples that must be in your bucket list –Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Possibly the
most venerable site for Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is where Gautam Buddha attained
his enlightenment. This was the first temple built by Emperor Ashoka which was
rebuilt in 5th century. The sacred Bodhi tree is the key highlight of this
place and also houses a statue of Lord Buddha of yellow sandstone. You cannot
complete the Buddhist tour India
should you not visit this temple.
Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar
Widely famous
for the six meters long idol of sleeping Buddha, this is yet another holy
shrine for the Buddhists. Mahaparinirvana temple in Kushinagar marks the place
where Lord Buddha laid last. The posture symbolizes Lord Buddha at the time of his death and has
a very tranquil appearance through the campus.
Sarnath Temple, Varanasi
Varanasi is a
popular leg of the Buddhist Pilgrimage
tours India. It is the place where Lord Buddha sermon his first spiritual
discourse. Emperor Asoka built this temple and the campus has other
archaeological attractions such as the Great Dhamek Stupa, Dharmarajika stupa,
Chaukhandi Stupa, and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.
Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh
One of the
oldest stone structures in India, the Sanchi Stupa is a must visit of the Buddhist Pilgrimage tours India.
Standing as the testimony for Buddhist art and architecture, it houses several
relics of Lord Buddha. Again, it is one of the finest examples of intricate
architectural designs, which is now a UNESCO world heritage site.
Wat Thai Temple
This eminent site for Buddhist tour India, it is
built by the disciples of Lord Buddha from Thailand. Surrounded by lush
greenery, this temple depicts a beautiful amalgamation of Thai and Buddhist architectures.
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