Bodhgaya Attractions
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Animeshlocan Chaiyata
Buddhism is over 2000 year’s old religion and its origin destination is the city of Bodhgaya which is situated in the eastern state of Bihar. The city is well-known for its holy Mahabodhi Temple where Prince Gautama Siddhartha achieved Enlightenment and became Lord Buddha.
(Read more...)Bodh Gaya Museum
Controlled by Archaeological Survey of India, Bodh Gaya Museum is located near the Mahabodhi temple. It houses antiquities excavated in and around Bodh Gaya. Museum has a large collection of Buddhist and Hindu relics, terracotta seals, scriptures and railings/pillars from the Sunga period (1 BC to 1 AD). Bodh Gaya Museum houses many artifacts and excavated articles which point towards the astonishing and modern lifestyle of the residents of the hidden societies.
(Read more...)Bodhi Sarovar
Situated to the west of the Bodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree where achieved Enlightenment and became Lord Buddha, Bodhi Sarovar is located in the form of a pond in the district Gaya. It is said that Buddha took bath in this pond (Sarovar) before going for meditation. It is a beautiful place that is worth visiting.
(Read more...)Bodhi Tree
During 5-6th century B.C, a prince named Gautama Siddhartha relinquish\d his lavish princely life for the path of truth and bliss. He became a monk and tried to increase the divine knowledge through fasting and asceticism but became unsuccessful. Gautama, had been working austerities for six years in the area of the Niranjana River near Bodhgaya.
(Read more...)Great Buddha Statue
Situated in the state of Bihar in eastern India Bodhgaya is a small town where Lord Buddha planted the seed of Buddhism over two thousand five hundred years ago. Today Bodhgaya is well connected with other parts of country. It is the holy place for all Buddhists since the Lord Buddha attained Divine Enlightenment under Bodhi Tree.
(Read more...)Japanese Buddha Temple
Situated at Bodhgaya, Bihar, the Japanese Buddha Temple is a usual temple in a form of pagoda. The temple has excellent originality which makes it attractive. There is a 150 ft high gold statue of the meditating Buddha is positioned which had been brought from Japan.
(Read more...)Mahabodhi Temple
Built around 3th-4th centuries B.C by the famous Emperor Asoka,who embraced Buddhism after feeling guilty of leading a life of war and death. Located in the temple complex, the Mahabodhi Temple is now declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
(Read more...)Mahakala (Dungeswari) cave
India being the heart of Buddhism boasts many pilgrimage centers particularly in places which are connected with the life of Lord Buddha. These pilgrimage spots vary from temples like Mahabodhi Temple, monasteries to centers of Buddhist learning. Even caves are component of Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.
(Read more...)Vajrasana
When Prince Gautama Siddhartha failed to get divine knowledge through his strict path after becoming a monk, he later sat in meditation under a pipal tree on a stone platform and attained true knowledge and enlightenment. This stone platform is the Vajrasana meaning 'Diamond Throne'.
(Read more...)Vishnupad Temple
Located in the central part of the old town, this massive temple is believed to have been built over the footprints of Lord Vishnu. Inside the temple, the 40 cm long `footprint' of Vishnu is embossed in solid rock and encircled by a silver plated basin. This Shikhara style temple was built in 1787, by Queen Ahilya Bai of Indore, on the banks of the river Falgu. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple.
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