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Buddhist Circuit
The Buddhist Circuits include all the places of high
significance that are Holy Sites of Buddhism; where
Lord Buddha was born, attained Enlightenment,
preached his first Sermon and attained Nirvana.
Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar are the
primary pilgrimage destinations along Buddhist
Circuits associated with the life and teachings of Lord
Buddha. Apart from these, there are numerous other
sites where Buddha and the Bhikshus travelled
during his life after his transformation, which are
held in deep veneration.
Visitors from all over the world can travel through
the Buddhist Circuit today.
Buddhist Circuit:
Bodhgaya- Nalanda-Rajgir-Vaishali-Kahalgaon-Patna.
Dharmayatra Circuit:
Bodh Gaya-Sarnath-Kushinagar-Piparvah.
Extended Dharmayatra Circuit:
Bodh Gaya-Vikramshila-Sarnath- Kushinagar-
Kapilvastu-Sankisa–Piparvah.
The Routes include
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