Jain Stupa and other antiquities of Mathura Archaeological Survey of India new imperial series vol.20 by Smith, Vincent A. Publication date 1901 Topics Archeological Survey, Archeology, India, Ancient ...

The sun rises over tall mountains in Ladakh as old temple bells ring through valleys that have heard prayers for hundreds of years. All across India, Buddhist temples stand like peaceful islands in ...

The event commenced with a meditative parikrama (circumambulation) of the Dhamek Stupa. Monks, nuns, and lay followers walked in peaceful unison, hands folded in devotion, as ancient chants filled ...

During the sacred full moon of Ashadha, Sarnath hosted a global gathering as devotees celebrated Ashadha Purnima at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara. The event marked the onset of Varsha Vassa and featured ...

The Kanjur stone used for the construction of Buddhist Stupa at Ban Faqiran, was also extracted from these rocks. These caves were first used by Buddhist monks for meditation. After the decline of ...

As twilight graced the skies and the sacred full moon of Ashadha illuminated the historic grounds of Sarnath, the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with the Ministry of ...

Guru Purnima 2025 will be observed on Thursday, July 10, to honour gurus and spiritual teachers across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. The day marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Ved ...

The International Buddhist Confederation and Mahabodhi Society of India will celebrate Dhammachakkappavattana Day at Sarnath.

Ashadha Purnima, celebrated on July 10 in Sarnath, marks the 'First Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma,' when Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Organized by the International Buddhist Confederation ...