If you are looking for some divine peace from the hectic schedule then Sravasti is ideal. Sravasti is the place where Buddha had spent 25 monsoon sesaons. King Koshal was an atheist and Buddha turned him into a believer of God. Sravasti is positioned approximately 134 kms from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India. King Sravast established this beautiful city.

After attaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha preached here. This divine place is immensely popular among tourists, as it offers great peace and tranquility. Asoka the Great had also built 2 pillars in Sravasti. Buddha in Sravasti transformed dacoit Angulimal into monk. A few famous tourist attractions of Sravasti are the Ananda Bodhi Tree, temple-2 and temple-3. Ananda Bodhi tree is positioned close the entrance of Jetvana Garden. Ananthapindika requested to plant this tree, so that it could be worshipped in absence of Buddha from Sravasti.

Temple-2 is also a major attraction of Sravasti, as it is incorporates the ruins of Perfumed Chamber or Gandha-Kuti. Ananthapindika built this perfumed chamber for Buddha. The real Gandha-Kuti was built of wood. Later, Chinese pilgrims discovered ruins of two-storeyed brick building. Temple-3 is another popular tourist site. It is considered to be the location of real Kosambi-Kuti. Ananthapindika also built this temple for Buddha, as his meditation room.

Other major highlights of Sravasti tour are the Stupa H, Sudatta Stupa, Angulimal Stupa and the Stupa of great Miracle. So, what are you waiting for? Come to the Sravasti, as it is the best place for attaining divine enlightenment and mental peace.

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