Sarnath
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Understand
The deer park where the Buddha Shakyamuni first taught the Buddha Dharma is located in this village on the outskirts of Varanasi. Within the park is a large stupa (Dhamekha Stupa)constructed by the Emperor Ashoka (2nd century B.C) and several other Buddhist structures that were added between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD. Sarnath remains one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
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Respect
- Wear clothing that expresses respect for the sacred nature of the site.
- Circumambulate the stupa and other sacred objects in a clock-wise direction.
- Preserve the peace and tranquillity.
- Do not climb onto statues or other sacred objects.
