A Guide To Sarnath

Book Specification Item Code: IDI981 Author: B. Majumdar Publisher: Pilgrims Publishing Language: English Edition: 2007 ISBN: 8177690795 Pages: 122 (16 Black & White Illustrations plus One Map) Cover: Paperback Other Details 7.0" X 4.7" Book Description Back of the Book Among the places in India of interest to Indian and foreign tourists and pilgrims, Sarnath must surely rank near top of the list. Located a few kilometers from Varanasi, the holiest city of the Hindus, in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India, Sarnath is the spot where Buddhism first saw light of day. Here in the beautiful Deer Park is where the Buddha preached his First Sermon. Tucked away amongst mango groves, the Deer Park still preserves the peaceful charm of that it had on that day when Buddha first expounded his solution to the mystery of life to his five followers. This guidebook is a mine of information on the religious, historical and artistic background and takes you on a guided tour around a