Top Tourist Attraction Kaushambi, India
Old Kaushambi:
Old Kaushambi excavation expeditions are still underway, and it is generally believed that the remaining ruins of the city as it stood 800 years ago are still rather well preserved. These include the Ghositarma Monastery, and the Vatsa University. Many idols and stupas have already been recovered from the site, and the ruins indeed make a sight to see.
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Ashokan pillar:
Ashokan pillar one of the few pieces of history fully rescued from the surrounding remains, the Ashokan Pillar, with inscriptions done in the Pali script can be found in the midst of the ruins of the Vatsa Mahajanapada.
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Ghositaram Monastery :
Ghositaram Monastery was built by a wealthy merchant named Ghosita. He donated a Garden where he built Vihara for Buddhist monks. The Garden was donated for sermon of Lord Buddha and in Vihara every rainy season Buddhist Monks stayed.
| Attraction |
Description |
Highlights |
Best Time to Visit |
| Kaushambi Buddhist Stupa |
An ancient Buddhist stupa associated with Lord Buddha’s visit. |
Buddhist relics, historical importance |
October to March |
| Prabhas Giri |
A significant Jain pilgrimage site believed to be associated with Lord Mahavira. |
Jain temples, panoramic views |
November to February |
| Sheetla Temple |
A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Sheetla Devi. |
Religious rituals, festivals |
All year round |
| Kaushambi Fort |
Ruins of an ancient fort that once stood as a stronghold of Indian history. |
Historical ruins, panoramic views |
October to February |
| Ghositaram Monastery |
Remains of an ancient monastery linked to early Buddhist teachings. |
Archaeological importance, Buddhist history |
November to March |
| Durga Devi Temple |
A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its religious significance. |
Religious ceremonies, Navratri celebrations |
All year round |
| Allahabad-Kaushambi Circuit |
A spiritual and historical route connecting Allahabad with Kaushambi. |
Historical exploration, spiritual journey |
October to March |
Sheetala Temple:
Sheetala Temple dedicated to the goddess of power, Sheetala, this is a sacred site for Hindus and is believed to have intense divine presence, and was built in 1000 CE.
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Prabhasgiri:
Prabhasgiri is a Buddhist, Jainand Hindu Pilgrimage. Also called Prabhosa is mentioned in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology dictates that this was the site where Lord Krishna perished, under the attack of Jaratkumar. Brahmi scripts from the 2nd century BCE have been found in caves towards the top of the mountain.
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Ashokan Pillar Inscription in Kaushambi
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Ghasitaram Monastery in Kaushambi
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Old Kaushambi
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