On top of the Ashoka pillar in Sarnath was the the Lion Capital and the Dharmachakra, but the Lion Capital is now housed in Sarnath museum, while the pillar remains where it was originally.

Sarnath attractions that you shouldn’t skip, ... The Sarnath Archaeological Museum is most famous for the four-headed lion, that was once on top of the Ashoka Pillar, from 3rd century BC. 5.

“They found the Lion Capital, the famous preaching Buddha statues, the Ashoka Pillar—one of the earliest and most imposing structures at Sarnath, which is our national emblem today,” said Mani.

A carving of four lions that once topped one of Ashoka's pillars at Sarnath is now the national emblem of India. A man of peace . It is always said that Ashoka, after winning a great battle, ...

The Ashokan Pillar in Kolhua, Bihar, is one of India's best maintained historical sites. ... The Lions of Sarnath broke from the pillar and remained buried till they were excavated by the British.

The smooth glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 B.C. marks the foundation of the Buddhist Sangha, and the Lion Capital atop this pillar is now India's National Emblem.

Sarnath attractions that you shouldn’t skip, Sarnath lies only ten kilometres away from Varanasi and is a very important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. If you are scouring for places to ...