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Sravasti is located in the Gangetic plains in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. Sravasti, around 40 kilometers from Behraich on the northeastern railway, is said to have been founded by the mythological king, Sravast. Today Sravasti is known as Saheth-Maheth. Sravasti contains the ruins and relics of Jain and Buddhist temples, forts and stupas. In Buddhist times (6th century BC-6th century AD), Sravasti was the capital of the kingdom of Kosala and was important both as a prosperous trading center and for its religious associations. Shravasti or Sravasti is intimately associated with the life of Buddha.
Prime attraction
Maheth Maheth covers an area of about 400 acres. Identified with the remains of the city, The massive gates of the city, ramparts and the remnants of many other structures remain as testimony to the ancient Sravasti. You can visit Sobhanath Temple there.
Shobhanath Temple The `Shobhanath' temple is believed to be the birthplace of Jain tirthankar 'Sambhavanath', making Shravasti an important center for the Jains.
Saheth Saheth covers an area of 32 acres and is known as the site of the Jetavana monastery. Quarter mile to the south -west of Maheth is an important place of pilgrimage which is decked with many stupas, temples and monasteries. You can also visit Swarnagandha Kuti.
How to get there
By Air: The nearest airport is at Lucknow (134 km).
By Rail: Sravasti is 18 km from the nearest railhead, Balrampur. From Lucknow there are train services to Balrampur.
By Road: Sravasti is accessible through motorable roads from all the neighbouring cities.
Nearby cities
Balrampur: 18-km
Lucknow: 134-km
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