5 famous Lord Buddha temples and monasteries in India

5 famous Lord Buddha temples and monasteries in India Pic: Pexels Mid-Day Lifestyle By Raaina Jain Published May 12, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is regarded as the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Pic: Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh Nestled in the Himalayas at an elevation of 10,000 feet, this is the largest monastery in India and one of the most spiritually-revered places among Buddhists. Pic: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh Located near Varanasi, Sarnath is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is said to be the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Pic: Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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