Cheap Bodhgaya Tour Packages, Best Travel Agent in Bodhgaya, Local Travel Agent in Bodhgaya, Travel Hed Bodhgaya is one of the most eminent pilgrimage sites in the world which is prominent for its Buddhist significance. It is considered to be the most pious destination in the world in terms of Buddhism. It is located as a district in the famous Indian state of Bihar. Gautama Buddha used Bodhgaya as a halt when he was wandering in search of the answers to his questions. He preached and meditated under a banyan tree, now named as the Bodhi tree, over Bodhi Mandala. It was in the process of meditation, under the same tree, when he got enlightenment. He achieved supreme knowledge under this tree and became the Enlightened One. Buddhism evolved since then. With the enlightenment of Gautam Buddha, Buddhism was born. Bodhgaya witnessed the major events of Gautam Buddha's life. The meditations, preachings, enlightenment, establishment of Buddhism and Buddha's last sermon etc. happened on this pious land of Bodhgaya. Even after Buddha attained Mahaprinirvana, Buddhism kept evolving. His famous follower Ashoka - the Maurya Emperor (234-198 BC) built fascinating Viharas, Buddhist monasteries and other edifices to promote Buddhism. He built glorious sites to commemorate the major events in Buddha's life and Buddhism. Ashoka contributed a lot in spreading the religion to the world. The edifices now stand as significant historical and heritage sites. Some of the most famous ones are Ashokan Pillars, Mahabodhi temple etc. The places which one should include in one's trip to Bodhgaya are: Mahabodhi Temple: It is the most significant site in Bodhgaya which stands in the eastern side of the Bodhi Tree. The temple is beautifully structured with intricate architecture. It comprises a 48 Sq ft basement which exquisitely rises to 170 ft. to endow a pyramid like shape to the temple. However, this pyramid temple is different from other pyramids primarily because it is a temple and this stretched pyramid does not carry a pointed end but cylindrical which are called Chatras and symbolize sovereignty of the religion. It stands as the most sacred temples of the place.
