Statue of Buddha in a lake, Mucalinda Lake, Bodhgaya, Gaya, Bihar, India

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Mucalinda Lake (the abode of Snake King) is beside the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya in Indian state Bihar. Lord Buddha is believed to have spent the sixth week in meditation here. A severe thunder storm broke out while he was meditating. To protect him from the violent wind and rain, the creator came out to protect him.

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Location: Mucalinda Lake, Bodhgaya, Gaya, Bihar, India
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