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Maha Bodhi Temple
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Maha Bodhi Temple

Location: Bodh Gaya, Bihar 824231, India.

Significance: The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment

Built By: Emperor Asoka
Year of Construction: 3rd century B.C
Timings: 5am–9pm
Fee: Free

History of Maha Bodhi Temple

Mahabodhi TempleMahabodhi Temple is one of the antiquated and most significant sanctuaries of India. Situated at Bodhgaya, Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple is effectively available from the real towns and urban communities of Bihar. The closest air terminal is situated at Patna that lies at a separation of 96 kms from Gaya. The heavenly town Bodh Gaya or Gaya has its own railroad station. The town is likewise associated with significant urban areas by system of streets. The exacting variant of Mahabodhi Temple is the Great Awakening Temple.

Bodhgaya is a famous spot where Lord Buddha got illumination. Roosted on the banks of Niranjana River, Bodhgaya is a profoundly worshipped site of Buddhists. Explorers from everywhere throughout the globe come to visit Bodhgaya, the enlivening site. In the old stories, Bodhgaya has been referenced as the spot vital. As per Jatakas, Bodhgaya is the navel of the earth. This is just place that could stand the intensity of the Buddha's fulfillment.

Architecture of Maha Bodhi Temple

A gold-painted statue of Buddha is set in the sanctum sanctuary of the antiquated sanctuary and is made of dark stone. It was worked by the Pala lords of Bengal. The Buddha is seen situated in the Bhumisparsa Mudra aasana or the 'Earth contacting stance'. The Mahabodhi sanctuary is encompassed by two unmistakable kinds of railings on every one of the four sides, and they are around two meters high. The old railings are produced using sandstone, go back to 150 BC, and have delineations of Goddess Laxmi being washed by elephants and of Lord Surya riding a chariot that is being drawn by four ponies.

The more up to date ones are made of unpolished stone and are accepted to have been built in the Gupta time frame. They have carvings of stupas or reliquary sanctums, 'garudas' or birds and lotuses made out on them. In 2013, the upper bit of the sanctuary was secured with gold, as a blessing from the King of Thailand and the enthusiasts of Lord Gautam Buddha.

How to Reach Maha Bodhi Temple

Via Air: Nearest Airport is at Patna 100kms away and then take a train or bus to Gaya or a bus or taxi directly to Bodh Gaya. Indian Airlines connect Patna to Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Ranchi and Lucknow.
By Road: Bodh Gaya is well connected by road to Gaya (12kms), Patna 178kms via Rajgir & Nalanda and Varanasi (245kms).
Via Train: Nearest railhead is Gaya, 12km from Bodhgaya. From Gaya local transport is available to BodhGaya.

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