Sarang Nath temple (lord of deer) had the idol of lord Shiva, With time its name changed to Sarnath temple. it is believed that in ancient days, the temple was known as Mrig Dev temple which means the forest of deers. Mahatma Budh is called the lord of deers.
There is a saga famous about the naming of this place. Forest of deers was ruled by a king Vodhisatva. In his past life, he saved the life of a pregnant female deer by sacrificing his life. Hence this forest is called Sarang + Nath. This place has became dear for the devotees of lord Shiva since, it is located near Kashi.
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