Ghoshitaram Monastery Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings
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Ghoshitaram Monastery is an important Buddhist archaeological and historical site located in Pashchim Sarira near Kosam Khiraj / Manjhanpur in the Kaushambi District of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated at approximately 25.3449° N latitude and 81.3869° E longitude, making it easily accessible from the nearby town of Manjhanpur in the cultural region of Kosambi.Historically, this monastery—also known as Ghoshitarama Vihara—was founded in ancient times by a wealthy patron named Ghosita and is mentioned in early Buddhist texts; Gautama Buddha is believed to have stayed here during his visits to Kosambi, enhancing its importance as a Buddhist pilgrimage site.
