Sarnath is famous for the magnificent Ashokan pillar which has four lions carved back-to-back. The Ashokan pillar is adopted by Indian constitution as our national emblem called Ashoka Chakra.

The Ashoka Chakra, derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, reiterates the principles of justice and righteousness. Also Read | What is the Significance of Republic Day in India? The Indian ...

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The Ashoka Chakra symbolises the ‘wheel of Dharma (religion) or law’ in Buddhism. Ashoka built Sarnath back in 250 BC and the pillar was known as Ashok Stambh. Below Ashoka Stambh, there are ...

Sarnath is famous for selling wide varieties artefacts and statues of Buddha. One will get every kind of sculpture of Buddha one wishes to buy. The market of Sarnath deals only with the souvenirs ...