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Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

Bihar

Deity
Buddha (place of Enlightenment)
Era and history
Present temple about 5th-6th century CE
Recognition
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Map
View on OpenStreetMap

UNESCO site where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. A sacred centre of Bharat dharmic heritage and the legacy of Emperor Ashoka.

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