HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SARNATH IN BUDDHISM

Sarnath possesses a special place in Buddhist history. It was at this site that the Buddha, after achieving enlightenment, shared his first sermon, setting in motion the wheel of Dharma. This pivotal event, known as the Dharmachakra Pravartan, marked the formal start of Buddhism. The sacred deer park of Sarnath, once a royal hunting ground, became