Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath

Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath A sacred Buddhist temple established by the Anagarika Dharmapala in 1931 under the Mahabodhi Society of India.

Located in Sarnath, where Lord Gautama Buddha delivered the first sermon of the Dhamma around 2600 years ago.

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The Dhammika chetiya has been constructed at the place where Ananthalakkhana sutta was delivered by Lord Buddha around 2600 years ago. The chetiya is also considered as a symbolic monument to honour the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, the Buddha’s first sermon delivered to the five ascetics at Isipatana (Sarnath). This sermon marked the First Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma and the beginning of the Buddha’s teaching to the world.

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Mulagandha Kuti Vihara is one of the most important modern Buddhist temples located in Sarnath, near Varanasi, India. It stands in the sacred place where the Buddha first taught the Dhamma after enlightenment.

13/03/2026

Bodh Gaya දඹදිව බුද්ධගයා විහාරය

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Anagarika Dharmapala Road, Sarnath
Varanasi
221007

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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