Ashoka built Sarnath back in 250 BC and the pillar was known as Ashok Stambh. Below Ashoka Stambh, there are two lions, namely, “Bhadra” and “Vajradatta”. The lions signify strength ...

Sarnath is famous for the magnificent Ashokan pillar which has four lions carved back-to-back. The Ashokan pillar is adopted by Indian constitution as our national emblem called Ashoka Chakra.

Visiting Varanasi, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday expressed that he experienced profound spiritual peace ...