Sarnath Museum

As part of package by IRCTC Heritage Circuit Special Train, we visited Sarnath Museum. This museum was one of its kind. It had a grand entry, was neat and clean and one could see enormous footfall. 

To the left of gate was Sarnath Museum shop that had good and quality stuff. There were souvenirs, stoles, India’s National Emblem, Buddha mini statues and a lot of interesting stuff.

We were not allowed to take cameras inside. So , I deposited my purse and camer in safe.

In museum many Buddha Statues were displayed. This museum was built with the intention to display excavations from the Archaeological Site of Sarnath.

Most of statues were broken as found during excavations. The museum had about 6,800 sculptures and artifacts.

Towards one end of museum there was a magnificent statue of Buddha with a special light on it and a soothing music at the background. All visitors at that point appeared very peaceful and calm. I myself felt very positive and there was an inner piece that I could feel.

That statue displayed the time of enlightenment to Lord Buddha. The sculpture’s face was very calm and composed with eyes half open and half closed. It needs to be seen to feel the serenity and utmost calmness one can feel.

Where to shop near Sarnath Museum

Lucky Charms , Buddha mini sculptures and more

Outside Sarnath Museum is a long and massive market of street side vendors selling souvenirs. One must buy stuff from there. Its a good market and stuff needs to be bargained. One will get a lot of variety in terms of Buddha mini sculptures, art and craft stuff, lucky charms, key chains, our National Emblem mini sculptures and many more. One can easily spend minimum one hour shopping there.

Art and craft stuff

How to reach 

One can take a taxi or a bus to the museum from Varanasi Airport or Railway Station

Nidhi KM

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