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Chaukhandi Stupa - The first monument one encounters as one enters Sanath. It is a lofty mound of brick ?work whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower. Originally said to build by Emperor Ashoka.

Dhamek Stupa -  The most remarkable structure at Sarnath, 28 mts in diameter at the base and 43.6 mts in height, built partly of stone and partly of brick. The stone facing the lower part is adorned with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin.

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar - This modern temple has been erected by the Mahabodhi Society. It has excellent Frescoes made by Kosetsu Nosu, Japan?s foremost painter and is a rich repository of Buddhist literature. The ancient Mulagandha Kuti Temple is among the brick ruins of Sarnath.

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