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Bodh Gaya, a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Gaya District, Bihar, India, is famous for the Mahabodhi Temple, where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya is bustling with pilgrims from India and abroad throughout the year. They come to pay their homage at the Mahabodhi Temple, monasteries, temples, and remnants of the Bodhi tree.
Located near the Neranjana River, Bodh Gaya was earlier known as Uruwela. It was also known as Sambodhi, Vajrasana, or Mahabodhi until the 18th century CE. It is one of the four important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, along with Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath.
Foreign countries, including Japan and China, have helped the Indian government build facilities for Buddhist pilgrims in Bodh Gaya.
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The Mahabodhi Temple, among the rare remaining instances of early brick structures in India, has wielded substantial influence in the evolution of architectural practices throughout the centuries. It stands as a remarkable testament to the late Gupta period, being one of the earliest and most impressive structures constructed entirely from brick. Additionally, the intricately carved stone balustrades exemplify early stone sculptural reliefs at their finest.
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
The Temple Complex holds direct connections to the life of Lord Buddha (566-486 BC), serving as the location where he achieved supreme and perfect insight in 531 BC while meditating under the Bodhi Tree. It serves as an invaluable repository of historical events associated with his life, espec...