Bodh Gaya

(Known as: Uruvela )

Spread Buddha's rays to the Whole World!

Bihar | India

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Quick facts of Bodh Gaya

Great for: Enlightenment of Gautama Budhha, Bodhimanda-vihāra

Temperature: Max. 40° C, Min. 20° C

Ideal Duration: 1-2 days

Best Time: Throughout the year

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Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Home to the famous Mahabodhi Temple which is an UNESCO World Heritage site in Bihar. In this place Gautama Buddha is said to have attained his enlightment!

A historic village in the State of Bihar, home to the famous Mahabodhi Temple which is an UNESCO World Heritage site. This place is where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is around 3 hours drive from Patna the Capital city of Bihar. There are many Buddhist religious places to visit such as Dungeshwari cave temple, Mahabodhi Temple, Metta Buddaram Temple and much more. Bodh Gaya is a famous Buddhist Pilgrimage town in Bihar, in India.

Top 25 Attractions in Bodh Gaya

Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

The Great Buddha Statue is now the landmark of the holy place Bodhgaya, next to Mahabohdi Temple a World Heritage Site, first Buddha statue built in India!

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Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Bodhi tree is the most significant site in Bodh Gaya, where Buddha sat for seven days, did meditation, and attained enlightenment, A temple was built nearby.

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Thai Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Thai Monastery in Bodh Gaya is the house of a beautifully carved gigantic bronze statue of Lord Buddha, built in 1956 by Thailand Monarch. Come and visit.

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Muchalinda Lake, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

The Beautiful Muchalinda lake is a historical landmark in Bihar, located to the right of Mahabodhi Temple, also known as Lotus pond and Buddha statue in center.

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Royal Bhutan Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Royal Bhutan Monastery is one of the most magnificient monasteries in the region, constructed by the King of Bhutan as a tribute to Lord Buddha. Come and visit.

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Brahmayoni Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Brahmayoni Temple is an ancient shrine located at the top of Brahmayoni hill. Devotees need to climb up 424 steps to reach the hill top to visit the temple.

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Cankamana, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Cankamana is the holy place and is the part of the main temple in Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple, positive, peaceful feeling spread out from here. Come and visit.

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Chinese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Chinese Temple is located near Mahabodhi Temple which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This impressive piece of architecture is built by chinese monks.

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Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Indosan Nippon Japanese temple is one of the beautiful and popular temple in Bodh Gaya. This temple shows the presence of Buddhism in Japanese culture.

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Vishnupad Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Vishnupad Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located along the Falgu River. Inside the temple there's a footprint of Lord Vishnu. Come and visit.

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Vietnamese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Vietnamese Temple located near Mahabodhi Temple constructed by Vietnam Government in 2002 CE. Its architecture shows the culture and traditions of Vietnamese.

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Dungeshwari Hills, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Dungeshwari hills are also known as Mahakala caves, Its the place where Lord Buddha meditated and lived before continuing his journey to the Bodh Gaya.

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Burmese Vihara Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

It features the Burmese culture and architecture a famous Burmese architecture, monastery located near the main temple of Bodh Gaya (Mahabodhi temple).

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Sujata Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Sujata Temple is devoted to the lady who offered food and water to Siddhartha Gautama, when he has not attained enlightenment. Religious place to visit.

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Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Visit Bodh Gaya Multimedia Museum to know about the ancient facts of Lord Buddha and about Buddhism. Museum shows the journey of Lord Buddha from its childhood.

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Animesh Lochana Chaitanya Shrine, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Animesh Lochana Chaitanya shrine, one of the prime places connected with Lord Buddha enlightenment process is Animesh Lochana Chaitanya, which means Open Eyes.

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Mangla Gauri Shrine, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

The Mangla Gauri Temple in Bodh Gaya has been mentioned in Padma Purana, Vayu Purana and Agni Purana, this temple is among the eighteen Maha shakti Peeth.

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Tibetan Refugee Market, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Tibetan Refugee Market is located in the northern side of the temple, a big draw for visitors who are looking for woolen clothes and other textile material.

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Jama Masjid, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Out of 11 Jama Masjid in India, Jama Masjid Bodh Gaya is one of them, Sacred place for Muslims. This Masjid was built by the royal family of Muzaffarpur.

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Archaeological Society of India Museum, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Archaeological Society of India Museum was built in 1956, situated near Mahabodhi Temple. The museum houses some magnificent and rare antique collections.

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Sujata Kuti, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Sujata Kuti also known as Sujata Stupa built by King Ashoka, very ancient place and a historic landmark where Sujata offered rice and milk to Gautama Buddha.

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Ajapala Nigrodha Tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

The Ajapala Nigrodha tree is designated by the pillar standing in its place. Gautama Buddha meditated his fifth week here after gettting enlightenment.

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Daijokyo Buddhist Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Daijokyo Buddhist Temple is the place where you can be free from disturbance and respite, because of its calm, quiet and serene surrounding with nature.

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Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Spiritual and divine place where Lord Buddha achieved his enlightenment. Mahabodhi Temple is the place that you must see if you are planning to visit Bihar!

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Barabar Caves, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Barabar caves is a part of very important cultural places in Bihar. These caves are a set of 7 rock cut caves dating back to 3rd century BC. Come and visit.

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Bodh Gaya

(Known as: Uruvela )

Spread Buddha's rays to the Whole World!

Quick facts of Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India

Top 25 Attractions in Bodh Gaya

Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Thai Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Muchalinda Lake, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Royal Bhutan Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Brahmayoni Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Cankamana, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Chinese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Vishnupad Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Vietnamese Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Dungeshwari Hills, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Burmese Vihara Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Sujata Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Animesh Lochana Chaitanya Shrine, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Mangla Gauri Shrine, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Tibetan Refugee Market, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Jama Masjid, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Archaeological Society of India Museum, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Sujata Kuti, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Ajapala Nigrodha Tree, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Daijokyo Buddhist Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Barabar Caves, Bodh Gaya, Bihar

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