Describe the major Buddhist and Jain sites located in Uttar Pradesh.
Answer: Uttar Pradesh is an important place in terms of propagation of Buddhism and Jainism. The roots of both these religions are very deep in Uttar Pradesh.
Major Sites related to Buddhism
- Varanasi: Sarnath, the witness of the event of Dharma Chakra Pravartan, is located here and Dhamekh Stupa is also located here.
- Shravasti: Ancient Kosala, where Gautama Buddha spent most of his monastic years. Jetavana and Pubarama were two famous monastic centres south of Shravasti.
- Kushinagar: Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana here, where Rambhar Stupa has been built on his bones.
- Kaushambi: The ruler of this place, Udayan, was a devoted worshipper ....
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