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7.7K views · 142 shares | Bodh Gaya contains one of the holiest of Buddhist sites: the location where, under the sacred pipal, or Bo tree, Gautama Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. A simple shrine was built by the emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE) to mark the spot, and this was later enclosed by a stone railing (1st century BCE), part of which still remains. | The Undiscovered | Facebook

Standing tall at 80 feet, the Great Buddha Statue in Bodh Gaya is a symbol of peace, meditation, and enlightenment. #BiharTourism #IncredibleIndia #GreatBuddhaStatue #BodhGaya #peace #meditation #worldheritage #sacredplaces #hiddengemsofindia #travelreelsindia #exploremore #bihar #blissfulbihar #viralpost Ministry of Tourism, Government of India Raju Kumar Singh Incredible India | Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar

Continuing our quest for food in the state of Bihar, we have arrived at the ancient holy city of Gaya. Also known as the land of enlightenment and salvation, Gaya is a sacred place for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain devotees alike. Before starting with our eating spree we first visited the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh gaya. It is one of the major Buddhist worship sites in the world. On emerging from the temple complex, we noticed a few eating joints, primarily selling Tibetan fares. Here we savoured a fre

4.7K views · 252 reactions | Trace the roots of Gautam Buddha in the...