I got a chance to visit Sravasti, an important site pertaining to the life of Gautam Buddha. Of the ancient remains, there are mostly just plinths and foundations of stupas, temples and monasteries, set up in the centuries following the Buddha’s life. He is said to have lived and preached here for over two decades.

I didn’t spend much time at Sravasti, so did not get too many details of individual structures etc.

Structures in the Jetavan monastery complex

Ghandha Kuti

Monasteries and temples

Anathapindika’s stupa within the city walls of ancient Sravasti

Reconstructed walls of the stupa, with decorations