Large group of pilgrims seated alongside the Bodhi Palanka, the Place of Enlightenment located under the Bodhi Tree where Gautama Buddha meditated
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha, in particular to his attainment of Enlightenment. The first temple was built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century , and the present temple dates from the 5th or 6th centuries. The Bodhi Palanka and the Vajrasana (Diamond) Throne under the Bodhi tree where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment, is the central place of worship and veneration for Buddhists and spiritual seekers from all round the world. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex was inscribed into the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002.
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Location: Bodhgaya, India
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