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Sravasti is a beautiful city situated on the banks of River Rapti this city about 48 km from Bahraich this was an ancient city and also one of the sixth largest city during Lord Buddha’s lifetime. It is named after King Shravasta from Mahabharatha and is said that Lord Buddha has spent 24 vasant or rainy season in a monastery built by his follower, Anathapindika. Sravasti is a peaceful city as it is uncrowded and full of gorgeous Buddhist and Jain relics. Sravasti is said to be the capital of the ancient Koshal Empire. The red brick ruins of monasteries and temples create a delightful visual and spiritual ambiance against the green rice and sugarcane fields.
History
Located on the banks of the Rapti river, Sravasti was the capital of the kingdom of Kosala and was ruled by the king Pasenadi, who was a disciple of Buddha. It is believed that the Enlightened One passed the greater part of his monastic life here. Several monasteries were built here including the Jetavana and the Pubbarama, and the monastery of Rajakarama, built by Pasenadi.
Today, the city walls of Sravasti are still standing, encompassing the remains of three ancient buildings: Anathapindika's stupa, Angulimala's stupa and an ancient temple dedicated to a Jain Tirthankara. Outside the city gates, there is another stupa were the Twin Miracle took place. It is believed that Buddha spent 25 rainy seasons in Sravasti of which 19 he spent in the Jetavana Monastery and six in the Pubbarama Monastery. It is also the place where he gave the maximum number of discourses and instructions. Sravasti is of great significance to the Jain community, and it is believed that Sambhavnath, the third Jain Tirthankara, was born here.
Tourist Places In And Around Sravasti
Sravasti is a major pilgrimage centre for the Buddhists and attracts devotees not only from India but from other parts of the Buddhist world, including Sri Lanka, Japan, China and Thailand. The Jetavana Monastery is where Buddha spent the maximum years during his stay in Sravasti. His first visit in the city was on the invitation of Anathapindika, whom he had met in Rajagaha. The Anathapindika is believed to have been built by him. Located on the back of the river Rapti, Maheth is encompassed by a high earthen rampart with a brick wall with several gates and four high bastions.
Excavations carried out in this region have unearthed the ruins at Saheth which include plinths and foundations of numerous Buddhist structures including stupas, monasteries and temples. Balrampur district is a famous tourist destination in the area and is famous for rich literary landscape. While here you can also visit Payagpur and Khargupur, one of the most beautiful villages of the region.
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