Sarnath, located northeast of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India, is one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Visitors can explore ancient stupas, monasteries, and the renowned Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which houses the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem. The site is notable as the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutra, marking the “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma".