Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Sarnath, 10km from Varanasi, is one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage centres. It is believed that after attaining Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, it was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, sanctified as Maha Dharm Chakra Parivartan. World News | EAM Jaishankar and G20 Delegates Visit Holy Site of Sarnath.