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Mahabodhi Temple Bodh Gaya, Bihar 824231, India ☎ +91 631 220 0735 Last Updated: 07/15/2026 |
| The Mahabodhi Templ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India. It is one of the most sacred sites in Buddhism, as it marks the place where Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. | |
| - The temple was originally built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE during his efforts to promote Buddhism. It has been rebuilt and restored multiple times over centuries, with the current structure dating back to the 5th–6th century CE. The temple commemorates Buddha's enlightenment, making it a pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide. | |
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