Dhamekh Stupa - Sarnath (25.02.2023)
Constructed by king Ashoka in 249 BCE to commemorate his pilgrimage to the Deer Park. It is believed that the stupa marks the exact spot where the Buddha taught the five ascetics the Four Noble Truths, his first teaching after attaining enlightenment.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/10 amp; ISO 100
Aperture: 10
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
The Giant Buddha, from gates of Thai Monastery, Sarnath
The Giant Buddha - Thai Monastery, Sarnath (25.02.2023)
India's tallest Buddha Statue is located in beautiful garden of Thai Monastery. From its gates.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 and ISO 100
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
The Giant Buddha, Thai Monastery, Sarnath
The Giant Buddha, Thai Monastery, Sarnath
India's tallest Buddha Statue is located in beautiful garden of Thai Monastery. It was inaugurated in 2011, by Thai PM.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/10 and ISO 100
Aperture: 10
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
Vishwa Shanti Stoopa - Sarnath
Vishwa Shanti Stoopa - Sarnath (25.02.2023)
Located near Japanese Temple, this temple is dedicated to peace and non-violence in the world.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 and ISO 100
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
The Giant Buddha Vishnu Incarnation - Thai Monastery, Sarnath
The Giant Buddha amp; Vishnu Incarnation- Thai Monastery, Sarnath (25.02.2023)
India's tallest Buddha Statue is located in beautiful garden of Thai Monastery. Smaller statue shows Buddha, as 10th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, sitting on coils of Sheshnag,
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 and ISO 200
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 200
Japanese Temple - Sarnath
Japanese Temple - Sarnath ( Often touted as Nichigai Suzan Horinji Temple) (25.02.2023)
All the wooden sculptures and items at this very famous Buddhist temple in Sarnath are made up of sandalwood.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 amp; ISO 100
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 160
Japanese Bell, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara - Sarnath
Japanese Bell, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara - Sarnath
The huge Bell was gifted by Japanese Seers and is located near the temple close to the tree, grown from sapling of Bodh Gaya Tree, brought from Sri Lanka.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 and ISO 100
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
Fresco at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara - Sarnath
Fresco by Japanese artist Kosetsu Nosu at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara Temple - Sarnath (15.02.2029)
Disciples paying tributes to Child Gautama (Buddha).
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/1.8 amp; ISO 100
Aperture: 1.8
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
Dhamekh Stupa - Sarnath (25.02.2023)
Constructed by king Ashoka in 249 BCE to commemorate his pilgrimage to the Deer Park. It is believed that the stupa marks the exact spot where the Buddha taught the five ascetics the Four Noble Truths, his first teaching after attaining enlightenment.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/10 amp; ISO 100
Aperture: 10
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
Dhamekh Stupa Jain Temple - Sarnath
Dhamekh Stupa amp; Jain Temple - Sarnath (25.02.2023)
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/10 & ISO 100
Aperture: 10
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
Cambodian Monestry - Sarnath
Combodian Monestry - Sarnath (25.02.2023)
Many countries have their own temples and monasteries in Sarnath. Cambodian monastery has a 4.5 ft high Buddha Statue.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 amp; ISO 100
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100
Chaukhandi Stupa - Sarnath
Chaukhandi Stupa - Sarnath (25.02.2023)
The structure consists of four arms and hence the name. It was constructed in the 4th - 5th century CE, during the Gupta period. The stupa marks the spot where the Buddha met the five ascetics. Later Mughlas built the tower in the middle.
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 amp; ISO 125
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 125