Sarnath

Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining Nirvana. The place where Buddha roamed and meditated gave me goosebumps. It was so holy.

I also saw the Ashoka pillar for the first time in the Sarnath museum. I was a bit disappointed that I was not allowed to photograph it. It was really huge and grand. No wonder it is the national emblem of India.

Sarnath Stupa.

Parts of the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath stupa site.