Buddhism is one of the popular religions of the world. This religion took birth in the east and spread to the different parts of the world through the disciples of Buddha, the founder and later Ashok, the king.
Buddha is said to have got enlightenment near the Bodhi temple in Bihar, India. Because of this, the place has become popular and Bodhi temple is in the list of world Heritage sites.
Buddhism is followed in ladakh and various other parts of India. There monks follow the rituals of Buddhism in the monasteries.
The stupa at Sarnath is famous and a popular pilgrimage for the Buddhists from all around the world. The Buddhists visit the Dhamek stupa having a great relevance in this religion. It is a pilgrim center. This was installed by emperor Ashok in the year 249BC.
