Mahabodhi Temple , Bodhgaya
About Mahabodhi Temple
Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the location of the Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. One of the four most important and holy places for Buddhists, Mahabodhi Temple is an ancient complex built by Emperor Asoka in 3rd century B.C. The temple complex is sprawled over 4.8 hectares and the sacred Bodhi tree (direct descendent of the original Bodhi tree) is located on the west of the main temple structure. The temple architecture is unique and along with the main temple, there are 6 sacred places and a lotus pond housed within the complex. Located in the heart of Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple is the main attraction of the city.
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Bodhi Tree, Bihar
0 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under a 'peepal' (sacred fig/Ficus religiosa) tree called as the Bodhi Tree or Bo . The tree that played such...
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Rajayatna Tree, Bihar
0 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Rajayatna tree is located within the Mahabodhi Temple complex, on the south-west of the main temple. It is believed that in the seventh week of...
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Tibetan Monastery - Bodhgaya, Bihar
0.4 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Tibetan Monastery in Gaya was established in 1938 and is across the road from Mahabodhi Temple. A huge 'dharmachakra' is housed within the...
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Chinese Temple - Gaya, Bihar
0.5 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Gaya's Chinese Temple is built using the same architectural styles of most Chinese Temple. It is not every day that you come across traditional...
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Ratnaghara, Bihar
0.5 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Ratnaghara is a part of the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit in Gaya and a lot of Buddhists or those fascinated by Buddhism visit Ratnaghara. It is...
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Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Bihar
1.2 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
In the heart of Gaya, about 15 kms from city center, stands a Buddhist shrine embracing Japanese architecture called Indosan Nippon Japanese...
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Great Buddha Statue - Daijokyo Buddhist Temple, Bihar
1.4 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Great Buddha Statue is 80 ft statue of Lord Buddha sitting in 'Dhyana' position is located in Daijokyo Buddhist Temple in Gaya. It is one of the...
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Vishnupad Temple, Bihar
10.7 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Vishnupad temple, so named because it houses a large footprint of Lord Vishnu, is a holy place of worship and offering for Hindus. The temple and...
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Dungeshwari Cave Temple, Bihar
20.6 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Before descending to the sacred town of Bodhgaya, Lord Buddha spent several years of his exile at the lesser-known Dungeshwari caves (also called...
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Barabar Caves ( Barabar Hills ), Bihar
42.4 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Located about 25 KMs from Gaya, Barabar Hills have India's oldest surviving rock-cut caves called Barabar Caves. The Barabar caves probably belong...
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Nalanda, Bihar
90.1 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Nalanda city is an ancient center for learning, which is situated 88 km from the southeastern end of Patna. The red brick structure covers over...
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Jalmandir Temple, Bihar
93.7 km from Mahabodhi Temple - See map
Jalmandir Temple as the name implies is situated amongst a lake that is blooming with lotuses. The temple is dedicated to lord Mahivra and is...
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