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Overview

Bodh Gaya, located in Bihar, is the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site in the world. It is here, under the sacred Bodhi Tree, that Prince Siddhartha attained Enlightenment and became Gautama Buddha. Today, Bodh Gaya attracts millions of pilgrims, monks, and spiritual seekers from across the globe.

The peaceful energy, chanting of monks, and international monasteries make Bodh Gaya a beautiful blend of devotion, culture, and serenity.

Major Attractions in Bodh Gaya

1. Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • The exact place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
  • Features a 55-meter pyramidal temple tower.
  • Houses the Vajrasana (Diamond Throne).

2. The Bodhi Tree

  • A direct descendant of the original tree under which Buddha meditated.
  • A powerful site for meditation and reflection.

3. Animesh Lochan Chaitya

  • Believed to be where Buddha gazed at the Bodhi Tree without blinking for seven days.

4. Muchalinda Lake

  • Buddha meditated here during the sixth week after enlightenment.
  • Serene lake with a statue of Buddha protected by the hood of the serpent king Muchalinda.

5. Great Buddha Statue

  • 80-foot statue of Buddha in dhyana mudra.
  • Gift from the Daijokyo Buddhist community of Japan.

6. International Monasteries

Explore beautifully built monasteries from:

  • Thailand
  • Myanmar
  • Bhutan
  • Japan
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tibet