Sst Project on Uttar Pradesh
Buddhist era [edit]
Ancient Buddhist monasteries near Dhamekh Stupa Monument Site, Sarnath
Archeological site at Sarnath (Dhamek stupa is visible in background)
Temple of the Tibetan community in Sarnath
Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Buddhist temple at Sarnath
Sridigamber Jain temple, Singhpuri, Sarnath, just behind the Dhamekh Stupa
Most of the ancient buildings and structures at Sarnath were damaged or destroyed by the Turks. However, amongst the ruins can be distinguished:
The Dhamek Stupa; it is an impressive 128 feet high and 93 feet in diameter.
The Dharmarajika Stupa is one of the few pre-Ashokan stupas remaining, although only the foundations remain.
The Ashoka Pillar erected here, originally surmounted by the "Lion Capital of Asoka" (presently on display at the Sarnath Museum), was broken during Turk invasions but the base still stands at the original location.
The Sarnath Archeological Museum houses the famous Ashokan lion capital, which miraculously survived its 45-foot drop to the ground (from the top of the Ashokan Pillar), and became the National Emblem of India and national symbol on the Indian flag. The museum also houses a famous and refined Buddha-image of the Buddha in Dharmachakra-posture.
For Buddhists, Sarnath (or Isipatana) is one of four pilgrimage sites designated by Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Lumbini.
Hindu monuments [edit]
Temple in Barsana, near Mathura, dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna.
Famous temples are Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and Krishnajanmabhoomi in Mathura.
Islamic [edit]
Sultanates [edit]
Main pishtaq leading into the iwan of Atala Masjid
Details of the central pishtaq and side pishtaq, Atala Masjid
Atala Masjid of Jaunpur shows a lot of influences of Hindu architecture. In fact, there is a clear resemblance of Hindu style of architecture, in the entire Masjid. The reason for such similarity is due to the fact that the
Ancient Buddhist monasteries near Dhamekh Stupa Monument Site, Sarnath
Archeological site at Sarnath (Dhamek stupa is visible in background)
Temple of the Tibetan community in Sarnath
Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Buddhist temple at Sarnath
Sridigamber Jain temple, Singhpuri, Sarnath, just behind the Dhamekh Stupa
Most of the ancient buildings and structures at Sarnath were damaged or destroyed by the Turks. However, amongst the ruins can be distinguished:
The Dhamek Stupa; it is an impressive 128 feet high and 93 feet in diameter.
The Dharmarajika Stupa is one of the few pre-Ashokan stupas remaining, although only the foundations remain.
The Ashoka Pillar erected here, originally surmounted by the "Lion Capital of Asoka" (presently on display at the Sarnath Museum), was broken during Turk invasions but the base still stands at the original location.
The Sarnath Archeological Museum houses the famous Ashokan lion capital, which miraculously survived its 45-foot drop to the ground (from the top of the Ashokan Pillar), and became the National Emblem of India and national symbol on the Indian flag. The museum also houses a famous and refined Buddha-image of the Buddha in Dharmachakra-posture.
For Buddhists, Sarnath (or Isipatana) is one of four pilgrimage sites designated by Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya, and Lumbini.
Hindu monuments [edit]
Temple in Barsana, near Mathura, dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna.
Famous temples are Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi and Krishnajanmabhoomi in Mathura.
Islamic [edit]
Sultanates [edit]
Main pishtaq leading into the iwan of Atala Masjid
Details of the central pishtaq and side pishtaq, Atala Masjid
Atala Masjid of Jaunpur shows a lot of influences of Hindu architecture. In fact, there is a clear resemblance of Hindu style of architecture, in the entire Masjid. The reason for such similarity is due to the fact that the