Sarnath Archaeological Museum

📍 Near Shreyansnath Digambar Jain Temple, Sarnath, Varanasi

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+91 542 259 5095

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http://www.sarnathmuseumasi.org

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The Sarnath Archaeological Museum houses the Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath, which is India's national emblem.

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Shreyansnath Digambar Jain Temple, Sarnath

Sarnath Archaeological Museum and Shreyansnath Digambar Jain Temple, Sarnath are about 112 m apart in varanasi. · 112 m

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Sarnath Archaeological Museum and Dharmarajika Stupa (ruins), Sarnath are about 163 m apart in varanasi. · 163 m

Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath

Sarnath Archaeological Museum and Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath are about 184 m apart in varanasi. · 184 m

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