☸️ The Place of Celestial Descent
Sankasya Buddhist Tour
Visit the Holy Spot where Lord Buddha Descended from Tushita Heaven
☸️ The Place of Celestial Descent
Visit the Holy Spot where Lord Buddha Descended from Tushita Heaven
Sankasya (modern Sankissa) is one of the eight major Buddhist pilgrimage sites. It is where Lord Buddha is believed to have returned to earth from the Tushita Heaven after preaching the Abhidhamma to his mother.
The site is marked by a famous Ashokan pillar with an elephant capital, which stands as a testament to its ancient importance.
The famous monolithic pillar featuring a beautifully carved elephant capital.
Explore various modern monasteries built by Buddhist nations like Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
Ancient architectural remains of temples and stupas dating back to the Mauryan period.
A local temple situated on a high mound, offering a panoramic view of the holy plains.
Witness the ruins of massive brick stupas that were once centers of deep faith.
Large earthen mounds spread across the area containing undiscovered heritage treasures.