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Bodh Gaya , Bihar , India
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The village of Bodhgaya located close to the river Niranjana, 12 km from
Gaya in the state of Bihar is the most significant Buddhist pilgrimage centre
and draws Buddhists from all over the globe. It is here where Lord Sakyamuni
(Gautam Buddha) enter into meditation after being stirred by the suffering of
mankind and achieved enlightenment.
The unique Bodhi tree or Pipal (Ficus religiosa) - the tree of awakening,
was said to have been ruined by Mauryan emperor Ashoka. The giant Bodhi Tree
(Peepal) seen now is believed to have grown-up from the original Bodhi Tree beneath
which, sitting on the elevated red stone platform, vajrasila , Prince Siddharth
meditated and at last attained Nirvana. The raised area has stone carving of
his footprints where the devout offer flowers.
Chaukramana - the Jewel Walk, where it is supposed that the Buddha used to stroll
whilst in deep thought and
Animeshlochana - is the sacred dot where Buddha stood to stare in gratefulness
at the Bodhi tree for a week.
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