Preface
Sarnath, Archaeology, Art & Architecture is an attempt to initiate publication of guide books
on significant Indian monuments in new format, helpful to both general visitors and
researchers in understanding the nature of monuments and antiquarian remains.
Sarnath where Lord Buddha turned the wheel of law in motion, in due course of time, had become
a significant place of pilgrimage for the Buddhists who consider it to be the birth place of
Buddhism. Historic records confirm that the place of Buddhism. Historic records confirm that
the place remained venerated by all the principal religions of ancient India as many
historical and legendary personalities were associated with it. The present guide book by Dr
B.R. Mani not only provides relevant information about the ancient site and its structures,
but also familiarizes general visitors with the beautiful and artistic sculptures, and
antiquities recovered during series of excavations conducted by the Archaeological survey of
India in the past, mostly illustrated with colour photographs. In short, this is a book that
one interested in archaeology, art and architecture of Sarnath may like to possess.
Table of Contents
| | Preface | 5 |
| 1. | Location and Short History | 6 |
| 2. | Archaeological Excavations | 26 |
| 3. | Monuments of Sarnath | 38 |
| Dharmarajika Stupa | 40 |
| Main Shrine | 42 |
| Dhamekh Stupa | 45 |
| Monasteries | 47 |
| Chaukhandi Stupa | 54 |
| 4. | Sculptures and Antiquities in the Archaeological Museum
| 56 |
| 5. | General Information | 90 |
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