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 ...

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 ...

On my last day in Varanasi, I embarked on a street food tour exploring the city's famous dishes. We began at one of the ghats for a peaceful and spiritual sunrise experience. Our first stop was for ...

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 ...

Over 1 lakh pilgrims gathered in Sarnath for Buddha Purnima, with prayers, relic darshan, discourses and events, highlighting ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amid ongoing war and unrest across the world, thousands of devotees are visiting Sarnath, the city of religion and spirituality, to pay homage to the sacred relics of Lord Buddha, carrying a message ...

Sarnath, about 10km from Varanasi, is one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage centres in India. If you’re making a trip to Varanasi, be sure to include this little place of utmost significance in ...

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 ...