Last week, we went as a family to Sarnath. This is the place where the Ashoka pillar was put up by Emperor Ashoka. It's also a pilgrim centre for the Buddhists.
Snaps from the visit.
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| Huddled in front of the Buddhist temple (Mulagandhakuti Vihara) |
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| Was trying to walk to the Dhamek Stupa. But this entrance was blocked .. .. .. |
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| In front of the broken pillar of the Ashoka Lion Head. The Lion Head can be seen at a nearby Sarnath Archeological Museum. |
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| At last we got a snap of the Dhamek Stupa |
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| Leaving the park. The archeological remains of Buddhist monasteries |
