Sravasti

Sravasti is a beautiful town located at a distance of 175 km from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Sravasti  is a land associated with the life of Lord Buddha. It is believed that this town was founded by the mythological king Sravast and it was the capital of Kosala Kingdom during the period between the 6th century BC to the 6th century AD. The town of Sravasti is divided into two parts: the Saheth and the Maheth.

One of the greatest attractions of the Sravasti town is the ruins and relics of Jain and Buddhist temples, forts and stupas. Sravasti town holds sheer importance for the devotees of Lord Buddha as this is the place where Lord Buddha spent 24 monsoons of his life. The other religious importance of this place is that Bhagwan Mahavir, during his penance and later as Tirthankar visited this town several times. It is believed that Lord Buddha performed many miracles in Sravasti. He showed a million manifestations of himself. He was seated on a lotus (with a thousand petals), and his body was oozing out fire and water. Such miraculous incidences are still narrated by the people of the town.

Ananda Bodhi Tree

This tree of immense religious importance attracts many a tourist. It is the tree where Lord Buddha meditated for a night. It is believed that if anyone meditates under this tree gets blessed with good fortune.

Jetavana Monastery is one of the most important religious sites for the Buddhists. It is the second monastery built in honor of Lord Buddha. It is located in close proximity to Sravasti. It is the holy place where the Lord taught many lessons to his disciples. The monastery has many beautiful sculptures built by the Great king Ashoka.