Bodh Gaya is a town in the state of Bihar and the spot where Gautama Buddha achieved incomparable Enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is a standout amongst the most prominent attractions in North India which is gone to by voyagers of all rank and religion but it is a hallowed Buddhist journey. This is one of the four urgent journey destinations identified with the life of Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath.
The Bodhi Tree is the hallowed tree under which Lord Buddha thought and accomplished Nirvana. The leaves of this Bodhi tree are considered as gifts of the master and explorers from everywhere throughout the world visit this spot and convey them as a propitious blessing to ingest the vibe of this blessed spot. It is said that a sapling of the first Bodhi tree was taken from here to Srilanka and the Bhodi tree is still present there. The tree is arranged in Anuradhapura in Srilanka and is accepted that a cutting from that tree was planted in Bodh gaya when the first tree passed on. Lord Asoka being a fervent fan of Buddha manufactured this sanctuary in ruler's honor which has a tremendous and excellent symbol of the Lord inside this holy place. Travelers generally attach scarves to its extensions, lay cut blooms and little lights around its base, and blaze incense. The Vajrasana otherwise called the Diamond Throne is the seat of dependability which is a stone stage on which Buddha sat and pondered. For Buddhist, this spot is the middle of the universe.
The summers are hot in Bodh Gaya. One ought to convey cotton garments to feel good in hot climate. Throughout the Monsoon season, the entire of North India gets enormous precipitation and Bodh Gaya is no exemption to it. It is prudent to abstain from venturing out to these regions throughout the Monsoon months of the year. Winter months are average in and around Bodh Gaya town. You can visit the blessed city at whatever time between October and March. Throughout this period, the temperature is direct and welcoming. You must convey warm woolen garments while going by Bodh Gaya throughout December and January.
Major Places to Visit:
- Bodhi Tree
- Mahabodhi Stupa
- Thai Monastery
- 80-foot Buddha Statue
- Indosan Nippon
- Archaelogical Museum
- Tergar Monastery
- Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
- Phowa Center
- Choeje Ayang Rinpoche
- Gendhen Phelgyeling Monastery
- Karma Dhargye Chokhorling Monastery
- Beru Khyentse Rinpoche
- Root Institute
- Zopa Rinpoche
- Kagyu Monlam Chenmo
- Nyingma Monlam Chenmo
- Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum
- Barabar caves
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