Buddhism attained huge popularity in the early first century BC. Since the asceticism of the religion was beyond the understanding of the followers, an iconic image of Buddha transpired in Northern India and portrayed Buddha in human form, which still exists. Gandhara (now in Pakistan) and Mathura (in Central Northern India) were the primary centers for the production of the ‘Buddha Images.’ The ‘Gandharan’ image displayed Buddha in standing or sitting position, with wavy hair and well-draped shoulders, closely resembling the Greek God, ‘Apollo.’ The ‘Mathuran’ school, on the other hand, contributed to the lotus seat (depicting the importance of mediation and His enlightenment), sporting a standing Buddha, holding one hand high and wearing a robe, baring His right shoulder.

The ‘Buddhist Art’ in India continued to expand. The pink sand stone sculptures made during the Gupta period at Mathura are an exemplary of finesse and competent artisanship, with few dating back to even 81 AD. Some gold and copper currency coins of 78 AD carry the ‘Buddha Image’ on one side and Kanishka’s (the ruler then) on the other.

The historical ‘Buddha Images’ were depicted in five different positions, symbolizing the significant events of His life, such as birth, exit from home, enlightenment, first sermon, and death. The images are postured in four styles, standing, sitting, walking, and reclining with the position of hands conveying several connotations, such as:

Pacifying Relatives – Standing Buddha with right hand lifted to chest and the left one resting on the side

Calming the ocean – Standing Buddha with both hands raised up to chest

Subduing Mara – Crossed legged, seated Buddha, with his right hand on the right knee, pointing four fingers to the ground, while the left hand rests on His lap

Some fascinating details to be taken into account while creating the ‘Buddha Image,’ are the pre-defined measurements for physical proportion such as the exaggerated earlobes, and the “enlightenment-elevation” on the top of the head. Apart from the historical ‘Buddha Images,’ various other forms such as “Laughing Buddha” and “Medicine Buddha” are available in a variety of materials, such as sand stone, clay, gold etc. A renowned Buddhist follower once stated that “A Buddha image is not only a symbol of the historical person but the human qualities that he perfected; compassion, wisdom, patience, generosity, kindness, etc., worthy of bowing down to.”

Every year innumerable pilgrims of Buddhism come to India to experience Buddha tour or Buddha temple tour or simply Indian temple travel package to mollify their prancing mind. On influx you will be received by our envoy and this day you will be taken for an excursion to this very heart of India- Delhi. The journey will cover Qutab Minar / Humayun Tomb / India Gate / Red Fort / Jama Masjid / Gandhi Memorial etc.

Drive to Agra en-route visiting the old desolate town of Mughal empire i.e. Fatehpur Sikri. On influx, check in into hotel. Afternoon you go out for city trip covering Taj Mahal, Red Fortand the Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula’s Tomb. Afternoon city trip of Sarnath: renowned for its Dhamekh Stupa and for it being the place where Buddha preached his first sermon enshrining the belief of his teachings into laws. You learn and assimilate so many things to usher peace in your life during Buddah travels package in India that it remains in your memory for ever.

At sunrise take pleasure in boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city trip covering – Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple etc. Stay there for two nights with outings to Rajgir/ Nalanda / Sapta pari cave and Venevamas. Above two days you will come across with many locales of Buddhist significance, i.e., Rajgir: A significant Buddhist pilgrimage since the Buddha spent 12 years here, and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha achieved Nirvana was held here, Nalanda: founded in the 5th century known as center of intellectualism. You learn the truth of existence and the objective of life during Buddhist pilgrimage tour in India.

A.M. ensue to Vaishali, a very extraordinary place to Buddhists as The Lord preached his last lecture & announced his imminent “Nirwana”. See the majesty of Ashok Pillar – Lotus tank, Chaumukhi & proceed to Kushinagar for during the night stay.

Morning trip to Ashoka’s pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in 1890’s inside thick sal woods, a shrine of Mayadevi, the ruins of an old monastery and some new stupas, then in the afternoon go on to Balrampur en route visiting Sravasti where you will see the extensive debris of this antique city & Jetavana Monastery.

In the end, with Taj tour you can’t forget the hospitality and satisfaction you get from our envoys during this Buddha tour India.