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The Mahabodhi Temple

The Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gaya, India, is one of the most sacred sites in Buddhism, revered as the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and became the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. This ancient temple, originally built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and later expanded, features a striking 52-meter-high pyramid-shaped tower and houses a large gilded statue of the Buddha. Its significance among Buddhists lies in its direct association with the Buddha’s enlightenment, marking it as a key pilgrimage site alongside Lumbini, Sarnath, and Kushinagar. The temple complex, including the sacred Bodhi Tree—a descendant of the original—symbolizes spiritual awakening and draws millions of devotees and visitors annually, who come to meditate, pray, and honor the profound legacy of the Buddha’s teachings. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002, the Mahabodhi Temple stands as a timeless testament to Buddhist heritage and its universal message of peace and self-realization.

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The Mahabodhi Temple

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