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Max Tours And Travels | Best Travels agency in Varanasi

Max Tours And Travels | Best Travels agency in Varanasi Max Tours and Travels About Company Max Tours and Travels is not just any other travel company. We are an independently owned and officially authorized travel company that specialized in tailor-made tour packages to the Indian Sub-continent. Our tours bring you closer to the real India, its culture and people. We believe in rendering world class services to each of our clients. Whether you are an adventure enthusiast or a newlywed couple, we have something to cater to your specific requirement. Contact Us Address: S2/101 opp. Raymond showroom, Patel Katra Ordali bazar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Mobile No.: 7007345949, 9415962815 Website: http://www.maxtoursandtravels.in/

The destination for Buddhist pilgrims- Sankisa

Sankassa The destination for Buddhist pilgrims- Sankisa Sankisa is identified with numerous Myths relating to Lord Buddha, particularly his descending from the heaven after death makes it a perfect destination for Buddhist pilgrims. The town is for the most part well known for the archaeological and historical significance. There is a small temple of BISARI DEVI where she is loved as a goddess of fertility. Buddhist sculptures going back to Mahayana age is also found on a few walls at the site. The remaining parts of Asokan Pillar are likewise worth a visit while the pillar with an elephant in lieu of the typical lion is additionally mattered of fascination for many tourists. This elephant is said to be the portrayal of the white elephant which Maya Devi had envisioned at the time of conception of Siddhartha (Lord Buddha). The Shiva linga is likewise very intriguing and draws in Hindu religious devotees. The Shravan Mela held each year draws a lot of travellers. Read: Th

The heavenly city of Sarnath

Sarnath The city of Varanasi is in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Sarnath is the holy city of Varanasi, which is around 10 km from Varanasi. This is the place which was picked by Buddha to convey his first sermon. Sarnath is the place which has the origin of the renowned and praised mantra, ‘BuddhamSharanamGachhami’. Aside from Buddhism, Sarnath is also associated with Jainism. Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the middle way to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya, and gave his famous first sermon here. In the 3rd century BC, Emperor Ashoka had magnificent stupas and monasteries erected here, as well as an engraved pillar.  When Chinese traveller Xuan Zang dropped by in AD 640, Sarnath boasted a 100m-high stupa and 1500 monks living in large monasteries. However, soon after, Buddhism went into decline and, when Muslim invaders sacked the city in the late 12th century, Sarnath disappeared altogether. It was ‘rediscovered’ by British arch