Buddha Smriti Park (Patna)

Buddha Smriti Park  is situated near Patna Junction. The park was inaugurated in 2010 on the occasion of the 2554th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

View of the Patliputra Karuna Stupa from outside the park.

The magnificent Patliputra Karuna Stupa

The saplings of the sacred Bodhi tree that were planted at the time of inauguration.

The park has been constructed at the place where once Bankipore Jail stood.  A part of the jail boundary has been preserved in the park.

The museum which will house the statues of Buddha in different postures. The museum was inaugurated in September 2013.

A close view of the Patliputra Karuna Stupa. 

A general view of the park. The buildings in front comprises meditation centers.

View of the surrounding area. A part of Maurya Lok complex is visible in the right side (blue colored building).

Front view of the entry ticket to the park. Ticket cost is Rs 10 ( mid 2013). Entry time 9:00 Am to 7:00 PM.

The reverse view of the entry ticket with the following lines printed on it.

बुद्धं शरणम्  गच्छामि 

   धम्मं शरणम्  गच्छामि 

        संघ शरणम्  गच्छामि 

The above ticket does not include visit to the Karuna Stupa which contains the sacred relics of Buddha brought from different countries. A special ticket ( price Rs 50) has to be taken separately from the counter. A guard accompanies the visitor to the chamber which contains the relics.

The circular path that leads to the top level of the stupa.

View of the Mahavir Mandir  from the Karuna Stupa.

[About the photos : All the photos has been taken using a mobile phone. A bit of editing has been done, preserving the originality. The photos have been taken in 2013]

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