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Jetavana
Buddha Statue
Great shravasti center
Miracle Stupa
Angulimal Stupa
Sravasti Stupas

Sravasti

Location: Shravasti was a city of ancient India and one of the six largest cities in India during Gautama Buddha's lifetime.

Significance:Its most significant religious spot was the Jetavana Monastery, which was raised in a nursery outside the dividers of the city and displayed to the Buddha by an affluent broker, Anathapindaka. Other significant Buddhist religious communities were the Rajakarama and the Purvarama. Shravasti was likewise a significant place for the Jainas.

Best Time to Visit : November to April

History of Sravasti

The spot has various sanctuaries, antiquated stupas and great viharas in vicinity to the town of Sahet-Mahet making Lord Buddha's association with Shravasti. Capital of the Kosala sovereign in the bygone eras, it is accepted that the spot was made by Vedic Bharat King. It was additionally popular for its profound affiliations. Shobhnath sanctuary is said to be the wellspring of the Sambhavanatha, the third jain tirthankara which makes it a significant site for Jains. During the fifth century BCE, the number of inhabitants in Sravasti was more than the Magadha's capital, Rajgir, around 900,000 at those occasions. As indicated by the legends, Gautam Buddha couldn't imagine anything better than to invest his energy here during the stormy seasons and accordingly he burned through 25 blustery seasons in the acclaimed religious communities of this spot. With everything taken into account the site has an otherworldly beguile that stimulates depleted explorers in a split second.

Attractions Of Sravasti

Jetavana Monastery: It got its name from prince Prasanjeet, Jetavana Monastery is the place where Lord Buddha spent 19 rainy seasons. The main attractions of this place are Anandabodhi tree, Anandakuti and Gandhakuti which one must explore during their visit at Jetavana Monastery.
Shobhnath Temple: A Jain shrine positioned near the beautiful town of Sravasti, Shobhnath Temple is said to be the origin of Jain prophet Sambhavanatha. It is highly visited by Jains from every nook and corner of the world.
Balrampur: Perched 9 mile from the district of Sravasti, Balrampur is known for a shrine constructed in contemporary architectural style.
Saheth: A variety of temples located amid Sravasti and spread over 32sq km, Saheth is a main pilgrimage place with various temples, stupas and monasteries.
Anathapindika Stupa: Deemed to have been erected by Anathapindika, Anathapindika Stupa is a much admired site among Buddhists.

How to Reach Sravasti

By Air:The nearest air terminal to make it to Sravasti would be Lucknow air terminal. Vacationers can savor the administration of a taxi offered at the air terminal to the ideal spot.
By Rail: The better alternative to reach Sravasti via train is to get down at Gonda station that interfaces with fundamental urban areas of India like Delhi, Agra, Lucknow and so forth.
By Road : Public and private transport administrations are accessible from primary urban areas of India to the religious town of Sravasti through phenomenal motorable streets.

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