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Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, Balrampur is a
pilgrimage and a learning lesson. For here, you can find in
abundance not only the Lord Buddha’s relics, but his living
teachings. Thousands of years ago, he had preached about the middle
Path that did hurt anyone, yet brought about liberation. You can see
this everywhere in practice here. Quite unsurprisingly, the place is
a major place to visit for any Buddhist – from anywhere in the world
- but perhaps is even more valuable for the entire mankind in these
troubled times.
How to get there
Balrampur is connected by rail and road.
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Places to visit |
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Palaces
Visit the
remains of Jetavana, a once magnificent monastery.
Notable for its inscriptions dating back to the 12th
century, it is thought to be one of the sites favored by the
Buddha. Emperor Ashoka is also said to have visited this
site. A sacred pipal tree grew from a sapling of the
original Maha Bodhi tree where Buddha attained nirvana.
Today, Jetavana still contains two monasteries, six temples
and five stupas. One of the temple was built by the monk
Ananthapindika and called Gandhakuti and is the most sacred
temple in Jetavana since the Buddha is believed to have
lived at this spot.
Another site of great religious importance in the city is
Srasvati as Mahavira the founder of Jain religion, had
influenced this place.
The nearby Sahet is famous for its collection of
ancient ruins.
Lying north is Mahet, and its fortified entrance is
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