| Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautama Buddha | | | | blessings and also gather fallen Bodhi Tree's seeds |
| attained supreme Enlightenment. It is among the most | | | | and leaves as blessings for themselves and to their |
| popular North India attractions which is visited by | | | | family. |
| people of all caste and religion. Though it is a sacred | | | | Bodhi Sarovar: |
| Buddhist Pilgrimage but people from all religion come | | | | It is other famous attraction of this place which is |
| here to receive blessings. This is the most important of | | | | visited by scores of tourists who come here every |
| the main four pilgrimage sites related to the life of | | | | year. According to mythology and religious scriptures |
| Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar, | | | | Buddha took bath in this pond before going for |
| Lumbini, and Sarnath. It is a religious place in Gaya | | | | meditation. This incident heightens the religious |
| district in the State of Bihar. This religious land is among | | | | importance of this pond. This pond is situated on the |
| the famous attractions of North India tourism which is | | | | west of Bodhi temple. The pond is very attractive |
| known for Buddhist monuments, temples and | | | | place and is worth visiting where devotees perform |
| monasteries reflecting the historical as well as religious | | | | various religious ceremonies. |
| relevance of this place. Some of well known | | | | Mahabodhi Temple: |
| attractions of this place are: | | | | This is one of the ancient and most important shrines |
| Bodhi Tree: | | | | of India which is located in the east of the Bodhi Tree. |
| This is the most sacred pipal tree for every Buddhist | | | | It is one of the most sacred temples of Buddhism |
| which is located in western side of the Mahabodhi | | | | religion which is visited in large number round the year. |
| temple. It is under this tree where Shakyamuni Buddha, | | | | This grand structure built on a basement which is 48 |
| then known as Gautoma, attained enlightenment 2500 | | | | square feet rises to the height of 170 ft. On the top of |
| years ago. It is said that the present papal tree here is | | | | the temple are Chatras which is symbolical |
| the descendant from the original tree which was | | | | representation of religion sovereignty. The temple is |
| destroyed the Ashoka's wife due to jealousy. This | | | | adorned with friezes which depicts the life scenes of |
| tree is the most sacred place for Buddhists which is | | | | Gautama Buddha. While on northern side of the temple |
| visited by scores of Buddhists in specific and devotees | | | | is Chankramana Chaitya (Jewel Path) which is a |
| of the other religion in general. People who come here | | | | raised walkway where Lord Buddha used to meditate |
| circle around this tree so that they can get heavenly | | | | while walking. |