Bodhgaya - it is not merely an important pilgrimage destination of the Buddhists, it is one of the foremost tourist attractions in the state of Bihar as well. It was here that Gautam Buddha became the enlightened one and a large number of people flock here to this day to visit the various Tourist Attractions that dot the cityscape.
The Maha Bodhi Temple is undisputedly one of the foremost Tourist Attractions in Bodhgaya. It is believed to have been built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. The temple is a remarkable manifestation of the architectural dexterity of our craftsmen and one cannot but help admiring the architectural skills the temple displays. This pyramid shaped temple has four towers adorning its four corners. Other than the structural elegance and grace, the huge image of Buddha that is housed within the temple is also striking. Believed to be 1700 years old, it shows the Buddha in bhumisparsha mudra.
Yet another of the premier Tourist Attractions in Bodhgaya is the Bodhi Tree. According to religious legend, this pipal tree is a descendant of the original Pipal tree under which Buddha meditated before attaining enlightenment. The stone railings surrounding the tree and the temple are also important Tourist Attractions in Bodhgaya. They are admired for their designs, particularly the lotus motifs. The sandstone railings date back to 150 BC and represents scenes such as Surya riding a chariot and Lakshmi being bathed by the elephants while on the course granite railings there are figures of Stupas and Garudas.
Make sure you do not miss out on the Archaeological Museum when on a trip to Bodhgaya. It is definitely one of the most important Tourist Attractions of the place.
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