The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. The first temple was built by Emperor Asoka in ...

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Bodh Gaya, in the Indian state of Bihar in northern India, is one of the most significant sites of pilgrimage to Buddhists. In Pali, the language of the Buddha, ‘bodh’ means ‘enlightenment’.

The Buddha and Bodh ... countries. This landmark occasion served to revive Buddhism in Bodh Gaya and revitalize its key Asian connections. The central government also constituted the Bodh Gaya ...