Dhamek Stupa
Dhamek Stupa (also spelled Dhamekh and Dhamekha) is a massive stupa located at the archaeological site of Sarnath in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Dhamek Stupa marks the precise location where the Buddha preached his first discourse to his first five disciples (Kaundinya, Assaji, Bhaddiya, Vappa and Mahanama), and where all five eventually became fully liberated.
| Dhamek Stupa धमेख स्तूप (in Hindi) | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Status | Preserved |
| Location | |
| Location | Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Location in Uttar Pradesh, India Dhamek Stupa (Uttar Pradesh) | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Geographic coordinates | 25.3808°N 83.0245°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Stupa |
| Style | Buddhist, Mauryan art |
| Completed | 5th-6th century AD |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 28 metres (92 feet) |
| Width | 28 metres (92 feet) |
| Height (max) | 43 metres (141 feet) |
| Materials | white makrana marble |
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