Visit the Mahabodhi temples that are one of the four holy grounds of Buddhism. This is the spot where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment while meditating under a fig tree. The Bodhi tree is the descendant of the Fig tree and lies just near the temple. The earliest temple was built by Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. The temple has a massive statue of Buddha touching the earth with this right hand.
Interesting fact: The Bodhimanda is the spot under the Bodhi tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment. It is believed that this spot will be the last to disappear when the world ends and the first to reappear when the world is recreated.
Entry fee: None
Open from: 5 am to 9 pm
Must see: The Jewel Walk here is the spot where the Buddha is said to have gone on a seven days walking meditation after he was enlightened.
Built By: Emperor Ashoka
Built In: 3rd century BCE
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