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Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath is situated amidst brick ruins of ancient Sarnath, and is well known for its magnificent murals and frescos. This Buddhist Temple is relatively new and therefore offers a sharp contrast to the ruins of Sarnath; this temple also stands out with its distinct architecture which is nowhere near the style followed by Buddhist architecture. The Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh is particularly famous for its frescos and murals.

Sarnath (also known as Mrigadava, Migadaya, Rishipattana, Isipatana) is the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma. This is also the place where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Sarnath is located 13 kilometers north-east of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Rangaji Temple Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh

Rangaji Temple Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, is the largest temple in Vrindavan and was built in 1845 by Seth Govind Das. An amalgam of Rajput and South Indian temple architecture, the temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha or Rangaji depicted as Lord Vishnu in his Sheshashayi pose, resting on the coils of the sacred Shesha-nag. The temple built in the Dravidian style has a tall gopuram (gateway) of six storeys and a gold plated Dhwaja Stambha, 50 feet high. A water tank and a picturesque garden lie within the temple enclosure.

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Gorakhnath Temple Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh

The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is named after the Guru Gorakhnath achieved prosperity in this city and also influenced followers with his teachings. It is said that this temple was built on the spot where Gorakhnath did meditation in Treta Yug.This apart, the records of the temple shows that the Gorakhpur Temple Gorakhnath structure and shape change in the period of time. In fact, many attempts were made to destroy this temple during the reign of the Mughal emperors. Today, the shape and form in which this temple is said to have been seen in late Mahant Digvijaynath concept and the current head priest of the temple Mahant Aveiydyanath.

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