Bodh Gaya
One of the main worship place of buddhism. this is the place where Gautam Siddhartha get enlightenment and become buddha. this place is situated in east part a state called Bihar, Bodhgaya is around 1000 Km from Capital on India, bodhgaya is now a word heritae sector, International airport is only 6 Km away. pleasently buddhist peoples and tourist visit from all parts of world.
there are so many temples made by buddhist countries like Japan, China, Burma, Vietnam. Tibet, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand. the place is very small under 1Km of area. the main place id Mahabodhi temple and Mahabodhi tree, this is the mai place where siddhartha got enlightenment.
The Maha Bodhi Temple
The Mahbodhi temple is build by King Ashoka, 2500 years ago, after that the temple was buried by nature, in year 1883 it was found by british and renovated. Hundreds of Buddha statue are there is different pose of medetation, the main statue is in inside the temple ground flourand it is made by black stone. 2nd flou is for medetaion and prayer, only monks and staff are allowed at present,
The Bodhi Tree
Mahabodhi tree, under this tree siddhartha got enlightenment, the tree is 400 years old and it says that this tree belongs to the the main mahabodhi tree. presently there is a throne surrended by golden bars, sitting under bodhi tree is refresh mind and soul. tourist can be seen round the year in bodhgaya.
Bodhgaya Revitalised
Since 1953, Bodh Gaya has been developed as an international place of pilgrimage. Buddhists from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Tibet, Bhutan and Japan have established monasteries and temples within easy walking distance of the Mahabodhi compound. The site of the enlightenment now attracts Buddhists and tourists from all over the world.
At any time during the cooler months between December and March, a visitor to Bodh Gaya can observe a continual stream of Indian and international pilgrims walking the roads or arriving in buses, circumambulating the temple, performing prostrations and offering prayers in a multitude of languages. For those who aspire to awaken their full potential, Bodh Gaya today is truly a field vibrant with the potentiality of enlightenment. Enriched by devotion of Buddhists of all traditions.
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