Bodhgaya
The quest of Prince Siddharth
Thus Buddhism was born here under the Peepal Tree. The Prince had been wandering in search of supreme peace for long six years hither and thither. But it was at Bodhgaya only where his holy mission was achieved. Bodhgaya has naturally developed into the most sacred spot for Buddhists from all over the world, especially the affluent South East Asia. Lying in sylvan solitude, this sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana (Modern Falgu). It is 13 km. from Gaya town. Apart from a Budhist pilgrimage destination, Gaya is also an important Centre of Hindu Pilgrimage where people go to pray for the salvation of their ancestors
Near Bodhgaya
More to see around Bihar.
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Ashokan Pillar
The Pillar at Kolhua, was built by Emperor Ashoka. It is made of a highly polished single piece of red sandstone, surmounted by bell shaped capital, 18.3m. high.
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Bodhi Tree
The present Bodhi Tree is probably the fifth succession of the original tree under which the Buddha had attained enlightenment.
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Mahabodhi Temple
which symbolise sovereignty of religion. Four towers on its four corners rise gracefully giving the holy structure a poise and balance.
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Vaishali
Vaishali today is a small village surrounded by banana and mango groves as well as rice fields, Historians maintain that one of the world's first democratic republics with…
