India is home to some of the most beautiful and serene temples of Buddha, here are some you must-visit.
1. Mahaparinirvana temple, Uttar Pradesh It is said that this temple is the place where Gautam Buddha died.
2. Mahabodhi, Bodh Gaya, Bihar It is said that Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment here and hence this temple holds great importance in Buddhism.
3. Wat Thai Temple, Uttar Pradesh This temple was constructed by Buddhist followers by merging Buddhist and Thai architecture.
4. Sarnath Temple, Uttar Pradesh This place is known as the place where Buddha gave his first religious speech.
5. Red Maitreya Temple, Leh This temple is known for being symbolic to Budhha's teachings and also houses a tall Buddha statue.
6. Theravada Buddhist Temple, Arunachal Pradesh Theravada temple in Eastern India is a known pilgrimage site.
7. Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple, Karnataka This temple in India houses two golden statues of Buddha.
8. Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Uttar Pradesh This temple is a famous pilgrimage site and also known as World Peace Pagoda.