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| SANKISA |
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Sankisa lies in the central Uttar Pradesh, 47 kms. from Farrukhabad on Kali Nadi. It is believed to be the place where Lord Buddha, along with Hindu God Brahma and Devraj Indra, descended from heaven by a ladder of gold or gem, after giving sermon to his mother in heaven, thus making the place a centre of Buddhist pilgrimage. Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveller, recorded the construction of ladder by the local prince at the site of the original ladder. He also saw at the site a monastery, a pillar of Ashoka, several stupa and a mega tank. At the spot of descent, stands a temple with a statue of the Lord Buddha. The place is known for Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's Pillar.
The site yielded punch-marked coins, coins with small symbols, cast copper coins and coins of Indo-Greek rulers of early Christian era. |
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| Sankisa Attractions |
Kannauj :
An ancient town in India, having its place in many important books such as the Mahabharata, this place is well known for the Brahminical relations. Ruled over by Hindu king Harsha Vardhana, this city had seen the golden period of Hindu architecture. Many of the sculptures have been excavated recently and the various statues, among them the ekmukhi (one faceted) with the head of Lord Shiva's wife, are special. The place is also a well-known Perfume production place right from the days of Harsha.
Kanpur :
Kanpur is a well-known and admired city in India. It is also a destination for the scholars from early Hindu civilization days of India. There are a whole agmut of places to visit in Kanpur, the prominent among them being Shri Radhakirishna temple, Phool Bagh, Jajmau, The Glass temple, The All soul's Cathedral, Nawabganj Bird sanctuary and the Allen forest Zoo. |
| How to Reach |
Air - The kanpur airport is nearest to Sankisa, from which, trains and buses run regularly.
Rail - The nearest railhead is Pakhna, at a distance of 12 Km.
Road - Sankisa is connected to the major cities of the state by good motorable roads.
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