Dhamek Stupa

The temple is situated about 10 kms from the city of Varanasi. It is one of the most important temples for Buddhists, it was here where Buddha gave his 1st sermon around the year 528 BC to his followers, having gained supreme knowledge in Bodhgaya (Bihar). Within the complex there is the big stupa in Dhamekh, on whose top there is a Swastika dating from the year 500 AD. There is also a huge temple bell donated by a German Buddhist community that can be seen by visitors.