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has some of the most important for also for Buddhists. One of the most popular Buddhist sites in the world is the Mahabodhi temple in the town of . This place marks where Lord Buddha got enlightenment. It is said that After Siddhartha Gautama left his palace; he wandered aimlessly till he came to Gaya. He decided to sit under the peepal tree (now known as the Bodhi tree) and mediate till he got the answers to the sufferings (dukkha) in the world. The original tree may not exist but an offspring of the original tree marks the exact spot where he sat. You can find people collecting leaves that fall of the tree and many sit there and meditate. In 250 B.C (200 years later) Emperor “Ashoka the Great” visited the spot and founded a temple and a monastery. The temple declined as Buddhism declined in India but Burmese and Sri Lankan rulers restored the complex. The place is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are some of the pictures of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. You can get thereby train, coaches or road from and from the . You can read more about . Mahabodhi Temple Inside of Mahabodhi Temple The Bodhi Tree Worshippers at the Mahabodhi Temple The Mahabodhi Temple Pilgrims meditating at the Mahabodhi Temple The beautiful Mahabodhi Temple Hello world, Shalu here! Did you like this article then post this on your favourite social media site for others to read! Just hit any of the buttons on the bar on the left... Connect with me on my or connect with me on , or like the or follow me on . If you have any questions on India, just request to be my friend and send me a message... Do you want to start a travel blog but don’t know how? Amazing Facts About India What to learn about India? What to teach your children about India? Are you travelling to India? Here is a simple book that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about this amazing country. My book, is designed especially for children but travellers going to India can also take advantage of this simplebook. You can find out more about the book here which is available on all Amazon stores.