Shravasti

Shravasti was one of the six largest cities in India during Gautama Buddha's lifetime. 

• The city is located in the fertile Gangetic plains in the present day district of the same name, Shravasti that belongs to Devipatan Division of Uttar Pradesh near Balrampur some 170km north-east of Lucknow. Earlier, it was a part of the

• Bahraich district, but the latter was split due to administrative reasons . Jetavana monastery was a famous monastery close to Savatthi.

Shravasti

Tourist Information :

• Of the ancient Savatthi the city walls are still standing. 
• Within these, the remains of 3 ancient buildings can be visited: Angulimala's stupa, Anathapindika's stupa, and an old temple dedicated to a Jain Tirthankara. 
• Outside of Savatthi is located the stupa where the Twin Miracle (Pali:Yamaka Patihara) took place. 
• The site of Jetavana monastery is the main pilgrim destination, with meditation and chanting mainly done at the Gandhakuti (Buddha's hut) and the Anandabodhi tree. 
• Buddhist monasteries from the following countries have been constructed at Sravasti: Thailand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Tibet and China.