Mahabodhi Temple

Do you Bihar is one of the major states from where Buddhism has emerged? Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is one of the major Buddhist temples in India. It is one of the top tourist destinations in Bihar ,attracting people from all around the world. It is also a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the best place to find calm and solace. You will totally be mesmerized by this peaceful holy place. Here is our full guide to Mahabodhi Temple Bodhgaya, which will help you to know more about the place. You must have heard about Lord Buddha getting enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. This temple is a major pilgrimage site and there is Bodhi Tree here . Emperor Ashoka was the first one to mark this important religious site. Later a temple was built in the 2nd century at this place. It was in the year 1949, that this temple was recognized as a Buddhist Holy Place under the Bodhgaya Act.

Besides the main shrine of Buddha made of black stone and painted in gold, there is a lot to explore in Mahabodhi Temple Complex. One of the most sacred places here is the Bodhi Tree which lies exactly behind the shrine. Apart from this, there is also a pond in the south of the complex where it is believed that Buddha used to take a bath. In the northeast area, there is Ratanaghara or the Jewel House which draws the main attention of tourists. There are several stupas and trees on the complex of the temple.

The months between November – February are the best ones to visit the temple as the weather is moderate. The temple remains open from 5 in the morning to 9 at night every day. Moreover, there is also a chanting session that takes place at 5:30 am and at 6 pm. There is no fee for entry to the temple. However, they do charge INR 100 for cameras and INR 300 for video cameras. For meditation park, you might have to pay a minimal fee for entrance and it is open from sunrise to sunset. Further, electronic devices and mobile phones are not allowed inside the temple to maintain peace on the premises. The devices can be left at the baggage counter which is located at the entrance. Definitely the best place to do meditation and connect to the divine himself.