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Bodhgaya - Travel Tours
Like few other places of Bihar, Bodhgaya features among the popular Buddhist destination. The place is situated in the central part of the state of Bihar and draws devotees from across the globe for its association with the life of Gautam Buddha. Bodhgaya has gained immense significance for its Mahabodhi temple. On the west of the Falgu River, Bodhgaya has always been a major study center of Buddhism.
Bodhgaya gained popularity for being the place where Gautam Buddha attained Enlightenment or Nirvana. He attained the Nirvana under the Bodi Tree which holds enormous religious impact. Ashoka, the Great King, also visited the place and contributed for its cause by making a small shrine. The sacred Mahabodhi temple is still held with the help of that Shrine.
The Bodhi tree has gone through a profound history and past and even had been taken to Sri Lanka. More so, the red stone slab under the tree is still reverberated as the throne that had greeted the Buddha.
The Archeological Museum, temples and monasteries of different nations have always been the source of inspiration for whom Buddhism is a revered religion. Japan, China, Burma, Korea and Sri Lanka are all actively linked with the place and help it maintain its global fame.
Bodhgaya comprises many religious and archaeological sites and create immense curiosity among those who have faith in Buddhism. A range of meditation institutes are also present which are visited by tourists. Year-round conventions, special meetings and discourses take place in them.
Nagarjuna Konda
Nagarjuna konda is a popular Buddhist destination on the River Krishna, about 90 minutes drive from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The place had gained enormous significance as a center of Buddhist learning in the olden times. It attracts devotees from around the globe for the stupas which describe the life of great Buddha. The exquisite sculptures here provide a deep insight into the preaching, teaching and other vital essence of Buddha's life.
Came into existence in 1926, Nagarjuna konda holds enormous value for its main stupa, also known as the Mahachaitya. The Stupa is revered as it comprises the holy relics of the Buddha in the form of a small tooth and an earring. The place also get respect for its University which was laid upon by
Nagarjuna who was a great Buddhist scholar.
Relics of stupas, viharas, chaityas and mandapas are here in a vast number to satiate devotees religious urges of Buddhism. Every aspects and facets of Buddha’s life is well-documented through white marble carvings and sculptures. Besides stupas and other vital Buddhism artefacts, Nagarjuna konda delights with its Ethipothala Water falls, Nagarjuna Konda museum, Nagarjuna sagar waterfall and Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
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