Sarnath Temple Varanasi Importance and History - Varanasi

Sarnath Temple is a major religious place in India which is associated with important events in the life of Gautam Buddha

This place is located at a distance of about 13 kilometers from Varanasi city

It was here that Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon

This is a very sacred place for the followers of Buddhism.

There are many important places in Sarnath, among which first of all are Dharmachakra Sthal, Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Stupa and Mulgandha Kuti.