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Sankisa
Sankisa
lies in central Uttar Pradesh, 47 kms from Farrukhabad. It is believed to be
the place where Buddha, along with Brahma and Devraj Indra descended after
giving sermons to his mother in heaven.
At the spot of descent
stands a temple with a statue of Buddha. The place is also known for a
temple dedicated to Bisari Devi and an excavated Ashokan Elephant pillar.
There is also a collosal Shiva Linga here.
A large fair is held at
Sankisa in the month of Shravan (July - August). Nearest airport is Agra,
and from there, by rail upto Pakhna (12 kms from Sankisa)