3 Best Temples in Gaya

“Mahabodhi Temple is the oldest heritage destination and the construction dates back to around 232 BCE. The temple holds the honor of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple ensures a tranquil and ideal setting. The temple offers a sacred haven of peace for family visitors and devotees. In 1590, a Sanyasi named Mahant Ghamandi Giri arrived at Bodhgaya and chose it as his permanent residence. Mahabodhi Temple attracts a diverse range of visitors and devotees daily. The temple is surrounded by lush green gardens that create an ideal space for relaxation and meditation. This temple not only serves as a place of worship but also offers a rich learning experience about Buddhism and the history.”

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“Daijokyo Buddhist Temple is an ideal and sacred haven that is diligently devoted to Lord Buddha. The temple is also a holy place and a tourist attraction. The temple boasts an elegant statue is 18.5 m (61 ft) of Buddha representing the Buddha seated in a meditation pose, or dhyana mudra in the open air. The statue was designed by V. Ganapati Sthapat who took seven years to complete using the labor of 12,000 stonemasons. The statue was constructed with a combination of sandstone and red granite blocks. Daijokyo Buddhist Temple is surrounded by a lush green garden that ensures a pleasant environment. The temple invites visitors and devotees worldwide to enhance the teachings of Buddha and to pay respect.”

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“Vishnupad Temple is an ancient divine place that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple has a rich history and is believed that Lord Rama and Goddess Sita visited this holy site. The temple derives the name from the 40-cm footprints of Lord Vishnu, which are known as 'Dharmasila', printed on a basalt block. These footprints are worshipped by devotees. The temple plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional values and rituals and also contributing to the cultural heritage of the region. Vishnupad Temple is now situated alongside the banks of the River Falgu. The temple is visited by numerous saints, including Ramanujacharya, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Madhvacharya, and others.”

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