The Maha Bodhi also know as the Bodh-Gaya Temple in Gaya Bihar India
The site of the attainment of enlightenment of the Buddha, the Maha Bodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya is a symbol of the religious tolerance and diversity of India.
Designated as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO, the temple like the religion is represents has a sublime beauty about it, with little ostentatious display.
The imposing image of the Buddha within dominates the sanctum of the temple. Visitors from all over the world flock here for a glimpse of the Enlightened One.
Besides a place of worship and meditation, the Maha Bodhi Temple is of archaeological importance as well, for its ancient links to Indian history and culture. The Bodhi tree in the premises of the temple is believed to be a descendant of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat in meditation. Besides a visit of the entire complex, there are a few interesting places in the vicinity worth a visit.
Picture Images Video of the Maha Bodhi Bodh-Gaya Temple
Best time to visit Bodh-Gaya Bihar
October-March
How to Travel to Bodh-Gaya Bihar India
By air
The airport at Gaya is the closest to Bodh Gaya, located 12 kms away. The Patna airport is located 135 kms away.
By rail
All major trains from various parts of India halt at the Gaya railway station. One can proceed by road to Bodh Gaya.
By road
Bodh Gaya is easily accessible by road owing to the good network of roads connecting it to Patna and Gaya.
Map of the Bodh-Gaya or the Maha Bodhi Temple
Hotels & Resorts in/around Bodh Gaya , Gaya Bihar India
Hotel Tathagat International
Hotel Siddhartha International
Buddha Vihar
Sujata Vihar
Lotus Nikko Hotel
Hotel Tokyo Vihar
The Royal Residency
Hotel Taj Darbar
Hotel Prince
Hotel Embassy
An interesting slideshow on the Buddhist Pilgrimage Places
Places to visit in/around Gaya India
Pretshila Hill
Brahma Kund
Bodh Gaya Archaeological Museum
Shaivite Monastery
Jagannath Temple
Food & Shopping in Gaya India
Besides Buddhist artifacts and books on the Buddhist faith, there is little to excite shoppers in Bodh Gaya.
However, the story is quite different in Gaya located just 12 kms away.
The best of Bihar’s indigenous art is displayed in handicrafts, cloth, jewelery and other bric-a-brac that is found in the colorful markets of Gaya.
Most Indian Cusines are served In the hotels of Gaya.
admin
29 Sep, 2008
