The Jetavana Monastery was one of the main Buddhist monasteries in ancient times. It was the second monastery dedicated to Gautam Buddha and was used to spread knowledge about the religion and his teachings. It was the main place where Gautam Buddha gave his...
The Anathapindika Stupa is a beautiful stupa built by one of the leading disciples of Buddha. The literal meaning of this ancient stupa is “one who feeds the helpless”. Today, the stupa lies in ruins, but its magnificent carvings and architecture...
Saheth is located at the heart of Sravasti and is frequently visited by staunch Buddhists. It is famous for the vast cluster of Buddhist shrines. This site has also found frequent mention in various Hindu texts. Saheth was a prosperous centre of learning,...
Maheth is a popular Buddhist shrine located in Sravasti. According to history, Maheth was the actual site of the ancient city of Sravasti. Spread across 400 acres, the site is a peaceful area that holds ancient ruins of old stupas and Buddhist shrines.
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Payagpur is one of the most popular historical places in Sravasti. It was once an Indian princely state. Remains of old architecture and buildings still signify the importance and extravagance of the city during the days of its glory.
Balrampur is located about 18 kms away from Sravasti and is famous for its modern style temple and architecture. It is usually visited by tourists while they are on their way to see Saheth.
Khargupur is an old town located a few kms away from Sravasti. It is usually visited for its old Prithvi Nathan Mahadeo temple which is a beautiful and historical temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.