There are many temples in India, which belong to different religions. Talking about Buddhist temples and monasteries, there are some temples and monasteries in India which are very famous. Tourists come from different places to visit these temples. On the special occasion of Buddha Purnima on 23rd May, let us know about the famous Buddhist temples and monasteries in India.
1) Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
Mahabodhi Temple located in Bodhgaya city of Bihar is considered one of the most sacred places of Buddhism. This is the famous Buddhist temple of India, where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under the famous Bodhi tree.
2) Mahaparinirvan Temple, Kushinagar
Located in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, the Mahaparinirvana Temple houses a 6 meter tall statue of the reclining Buddha. This statue depicts the last state of Gautam Buddha and makes it one of the famous Buddhist temples of India.
3) Mindrolling Monastery, Dehradun
Mindrolling Monastery is one of the most famous religious places for Buddhists in India. The Buddha temple of this monastery is one of the famous tourist spots. The monastery houses the most beautiful and tall statues of Lord Buddha.
4) Ghum Monastery, Darjeeling
Situated amidst the eastern Himalayan foothills in Darjeeling, Ghoom Monastery is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. It houses a 15-foot statue of Maitreya Buddha. It is also considered one of the famous monasteries.
5) Tsuglagkhang Temple, Dharamshala
This temple is one of the major tourist attractions of Dharamshala. This temple complex is the official residence of the Dalai Lama. This temple complex also houses the famous Kalachakra Temple.
6) Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Dhamekha Stupa is a large Buddhist stupa in Sarnath. This is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. This place is an important religious place for followers of Buddhism.
Yamraj is present in 84 temples of Bharmour, Kangana Ranaut visited
