Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Recently, Prime Minister and Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing visited the Mahabodhi Temple, one of Buddhism’s holiest sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

About Mahabodhi Temple

  • It is one of the four most sacred sites of Buddhism, marking the location where Buddha attained Enlightenment (Bodhi) along with:
    • Lumbini (Buddha’s birthplace),
    • Sarnath (Buddha’s first sermon),
    • Kushinagar (Buddha’s parinirvana.
  • Location: Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on the banks of the Niranjana River.
  • Living Buddhist Site: The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is the only living Buddhist site on India’s World Heritage list.
  • UNESCO Recognition: Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

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