Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage in Bihar's Gaya district.
It is the famous place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
Bodh Gaya is the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. It is one of the popular pilgrim places to visit (apart from Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath), which related to the life of Gautama Buddha.
Bodh Gaya is situated by the bank of river Neranjana.
The Mahabodhi Temple, is the prime attraction of Bodh Gaya. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Several Buddhist temples and monasteries have been built by the people of Bhutan, China, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam in a wide area around the Mahabodhi Temple.
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Mahabodhi Temple
Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :5 AM to 9 PM
Mahabodhi Temple complex contains the famous Mahabodhi Temple with the diamond throne (called the Vajrasana) and the holy Bodhi tree. It is believed that about 280 years after the Enlightenment of the Buddha, Emperor Ashoka visited Bodh Gaya, and he built the original Mahabodhi temple.
The temple is 55 metres and the current temple structure has undergone many renovations.
Mahabodhi Temple complex contains the famous Mahabodhi Temple with the diamond throne (called the Vajrasana) and the holy Bodhi tree. It is believed that about 280 years after the Enlightenment of the Buddha, Emperor Ashoka visited Bodh Gaya, and he built the original Mahabodhi temple.
The temple is 55 metres and the current temple structure has undergone many renovations.
Bodhi Tree
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Bodhi Tree is considered sacred by followers of Buddhism as Buddha attained spiritual enlightenment here. The tree, which is situated on the southern side of Mahabodhi temple is actually the fifth generation of the original tree, under which Buddha had gained enlightenment.
Bodhi Tree is considered sacred by followers of Buddhism as Buddha attained spiritual enlightenment here. The tree, which is situated on the southern side of Mahabodhi temple is actually the fifth generation of the original tree, under which Buddha had gained enlightenment.
Cankamana
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Cankamana is famous pathway in Mahabodhi Temple complex. This was the pathway which was used by Buddha during Buddha’s third week of meditation. It was at this spot that he practised walking meditation which is also called Cankamana. It is believed that wherever Buddha put his feet lotuses sprang up.
Cankamana is famous pathway in Mahabodhi Temple complex. This was the pathway which was used by Buddha during Buddha’s third week of meditation. It was at this spot that he practised walking meditation which is also called Cankamana. It is believed that wherever Buddha put his feet lotuses sprang up.
Great Buddha Statue
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Bodhgaya has the tallest Buddha statue of Lord Buddha in India. This statue was instated by the XIV Dalai Lama in 1989. This 80 feet statue was constructed using intricately carved sandstone and red granite. The statue is a meditating Buddha resting on a giant lotus. It is an eye catching attraction of Bodhgaya.
Bodhgaya has the tallest Buddha statue of Lord Buddha in India. This statue was instated by the XIV Dalai Lama in 1989. This 80 feet statue was constructed using intricately carved sandstone and red granite. The statue is a meditating Buddha resting on a giant lotus. It is an eye catching attraction of Bodhgaya.
Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum
Entry Fees :₹ 10 Time To Visit :Closed on Fridays
Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum was established in the year 1956. It has rare collection of sculptures belonging to 1st century BC.
Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum was established in the year 1956. It has rare collection of sculptures belonging to 1st century BC.
Muchalinda Lake / Mucalinda Lake
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Muchalinda Lake is considered a sacred place for Buddhism followers. It is said that while Buddha was in deep meditation, a severe storm struck. The Snake King, Muchalinda used his hood so that strom does not disrupt Buddha from his meditation. The temple found here houses the sculpture of Buddha and the snake. This picturesque lake is surrounded by lush greenery.
Muchalinda Lake is considered a sacred place for Buddhism followers. It is said that while Buddha was in deep meditation, a severe storm struck. The Snake King, Muchalinda used his hood so that strom does not disrupt Buddha from his meditation. The temple found here houses the sculpture of Buddha and the snake. This picturesque lake is surrounded by lush greenery.
Chinese Temple And Monastery
Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :5 AM to 12 Noon and 2 PM to 6 PM
Chinese temple located near Mahabodhi temple is built in pure Chinese architecture. It consists of 200-year-old Buddha statue from China. The temple also houses three golden statues of Buddha.
Chinese temple located near Mahabodhi temple is built in pure Chinese architecture. It consists of 200-year-old Buddha statue from China. The temple also houses three golden statues of Buddha.
Thai Temple And Monastery
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This is the only Thai temple located in India. It is built in typical Thai architecture - with sloping roof. The temple gets a majestic look during day time; when sunlight falls over its golden tiles over the roof. The temple was built in the year 1956 by Thailand Monarch. It consists of a bronze statue of Buddha measuring 25 meter in height.
This is the only Thai temple located in India. It is built in typical Thai architecture - with sloping roof. The temple gets a majestic look during day time; when sunlight falls over its golden tiles over the roof. The temple was built in the year 1956 by Thailand Monarch. It consists of a bronze statue of Buddha measuring 25 meter in height.
Royal Bhutan Monastery
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Royal Bhutan Monastery has wonderful depictions of the life of Buddha. It houses a beautiful temple in which you can find 7 feet tall Buddha statue.
Royal Bhutan Monastery has wonderful depictions of the life of Buddha. It houses a beautiful temple in which you can find 7 feet tall Buddha statue.
Vietnamese Temple
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Vietnamese Temple is the most recently constructed shrine in the area and features a serene looking statue of Buddha which exudes a calming aura and appears to be smiling.
Vietnamese Temple is the most recently constructed shrine in the area and features a serene looking statue of Buddha which exudes a calming aura and appears to be smiling.
Indosan Nipponji (Japanese temple)
Entry Fees :₹ Time To Visit :5 AM to 12 Noon and 2 PM to 6 PM
Japanese temple of Bodhgaya is built on the pattern of an ancient Japanese wooden Temple and it seems to present a natural beauty without any artificial decoration and design. Interior of the Temple wall depicts paintings connected with some of the important events of the life of the Buddha.
Japanese temple of Bodhgaya is built on the pattern of an ancient Japanese wooden Temple and it seems to present a natural beauty without any artificial decoration and design. Interior of the Temple wall depicts paintings connected with some of the important events of the life of the Buddha.
Gaya
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Gaya is one of the sacred place for the Hindus, particularly for the ritual of Pind Dan.
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Gaya is one of the sacred place for the Hindus, particularly for the ritual of Pind Dan.
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By Air
Gaya Airport is situated between Gaya (7 km) and Bodh Gaya (11 km). It is an international airport.
Patna airport is at distance of 120 kms.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Gaya, 16 km away. Gaya Junction railway station has good rail connectivity with major cities of India.
By Road
Bodhgaya is about 12 km from Gaya City. The NH83 Highway connects Gaya and Bodh Gaya.
