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BodhGaya and its Importance in Buddhism

BodhGaya is a religious site which is located in the District of Gaya, in the

state of Bihar, and is located at the distance of around 112 kms from the

Capital of the State, Patna. The actual site of BodhGaya is located at the

distance of 14 kms from the City of Gaya.

Religious Aspects of BodhGaya

The BodhGaya is a religious place and is more famously known for the religious connections

with Buddhism. The Site of BodhGaya is associated with world pilgrimage and people from all

countries can be seen visiting this remote place, mainly to know about the culture and life of

Gautama Buddha. BodhGaya is being considered as the most holy place on the earth by all the

Buddhists.

The Places of Visit in BodhGaya

BodhGaya, which has been the centre of attraction for the tourists all around the world along

with the believers in the Buddhist religion, has numerous important and sacred places. There

are several places at the site, among which the prime ones are as follows:

1.) MahaBodhi Temple: The MahaBodhi Temple is considered as one of the most

auspicious sites in the whole world among the Buddhist Believers. The MahaBodhi

Temple is believed to have been built by the Emperor Ashoka, while its renovation

works were carried out later by the Buddhist Monks from Burma. More recently too, the

renovation works were being carried out. The MahaBodhi Temple features a large image

of the Buddha.

Pic: MahaBodhi Temple

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2.) Bodhi Tree: The Bodhi Tree, which is in fact the Peepal tree under which Gautama

Buddha attained enlightenment is another one of the most Sacred Places in the World.

It is being said that Buddha sat under this tree for 49 days before attaining

enlightenment.

Pic: Bodhi Tree

3.) Bodhi Sarovar: The Pond, which Gautama Buddha was used just before going on

Meditation. It is being believed that Gautama Buddha took bath in the Pond, which was

later renamed as Bodhi Sarovar.

Pic: Bodhi Sarovar

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4.) Vajrasana: It is the place which is supposed to be the seat where Buddha sat during the

meditation of 49 days under the Bodhi Tree.

Pic: Vajrasana

5.) Chankramana: The sacred spot of Buddha’s meditative foot Travel during the 3rd week

after the enlightenment. It is believed that where ever Buddha put his feet, lotus rose

from those spots.

Pic: Chankramana

Such is the religious sentiments of the Buddhist Followers attached with this attached this place

that the People all over the world can be seen in huge numbers coming to this place and paying

a religious visit here.

To pay a visit to BodhGaya, Ambika Tours, one of the Prominent Thailand Tour Operators, has

launched a Tour Package namely MahaParinirvana Express Train Tour. You can know more about it at

http://www.ambikatours.com/holiday-packages/mahaparinirvan-express-train-tour-2014-2015/424/