Mahabodhi Temple

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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. This particular temple was in fact a shrine that was built in the 3rd century B.C. and stiffed by Ashoka. The complicated design of this temple is simply inspiring and it also houses a large gilded image of Buddha.

The Maha Bodhi Temple is undoubtedly one of the leading Tourist Attractions in Bodhgaya. The temple is an extraordinary appearance of the architectural adroitness of our craftsmen and one cannot but help admiring the architectural skills the temple displays. It is stand in pyramid shaped and has four towers adorning its four corners. Apart from the structural sophistication and grace, the huge image of Buddha that is housed within the temple is also outstanding. Believed to be 1700 years old, it shows the Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra.

This temple was built by Buddhist king Ashoka in a from of a shrine, which subsequently developed into a temple and is stand just beside the Bodhi Tree tree under which Gautama Buddha had meditated and learnt the eternal knowledge. The contemporary world knows this temple as Mahabodhi temple. The temple is a amazing appearance of the architectural adroitness of our artisans and one cannot but help admiring the architectural skills the temple displays

Since long past India has been a center of culture, civilizations and religions. And is also the place where Buddhism one of many great religion was entrenched apart from Hinduism. For over 2000 years the focal point of Buddhism has been Bodhgaya or Buddhagaya. Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya is a great sacred Buddhist site and is one of the earliest Buddhist temples in the world. Bodhgaya is the place where over 2000 years ago a prince named Gautama Siddhartha achieved Enlightment and came to be known as Lord Buddha.

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya is situated in the state of Bihar in eastern India. Gautama Siddhartha (his childhood name) relinquished his princely life and became a monk. After meditating under a pipal tree he attained enlightenment and insight. The replanted form of this pipal tree also referred to as holy Bodhi tree can be seen in the complex of Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya. Today the restored temple looks magnificent. However, in spite of its historical significance, the temple has not yet been declared a protected monument.