While visiting Sarnath in 640 CE, Xuanzang recorded that the colony had over 1,500 priests and the main stupa was nearly 300 feet (91 m) high.
Ndërsa po vizitonte Sarnathin në vitin 640, Xuanzangu regjistroi se ngulimi kishte mbi 1,500 priftërinj dhe stupa kryesore ishte afërsit 91.44 metra e lartë.