Bodhgaya is a Buddhist religious site and a place of pilgrimage situated in the Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as the place where Gauthama Buddha is said to have obtained enlightment and the Mahabodhi Complex situated at the heart of Bodhgaya and is considered as the main attraction

1. 7 Religious Sites in Bodhgaya

2. Content
• Introduction
• The Mahabodhi Tree
• Animesa-Locana Stupa
• Chankramana Chaitya
• Ratnagarh Chaitya
• Ajapala Nigrodha Tree
• Muchalinda Lake
• Rajayatana Tree
• Accommodation in Bodhgaya
• Sources

3. Introduction
• Known as the birth place of Buddhism and is visited by pilgrims
from around the world.
• Also known for as the land where Lord Buddha attained
enlightenment.
• Open to all visitors looking for peace and comfort among their
religious beliefs.
• The Mahabodhi Complex is situated at the heart of Bodhgaya and is
the main attraction of the religious city of Bihar.

4. 1. The Mahabodhi Tree
• The tree under which Lord Buddha attained
Enlightenment.
• One of the most visited religious places by pilgrims
from around the world.
• History says that the daughter of an Indian emperor
brought a sapling of the Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka.
• Stands at 80 feet and is over 100 years old.

5. 2. Animesa-Locana Stupa
• The place where Lord Buddha spent the second of
week of enlightenment, gazing at the Bodhi Tree.
• Located at the Mahabodhi Complex, and is visited for
meditation.
• Monks conduct early morning prayer sessions every
morning at the prayer hall built on site.

6. 3. Chankramana Chaitya
• Known as the “Jewel Walk” and is where Lord Buddha
paced during his third week of enlightenment.
• History states that as Lord Buddha walked across this
platform, lotus flowers bloomed at each step taken.
• Located on north of the Mahabodhi Complex and boasts
19 lotus flowers to signify Lord Buddha’s enlightenment.

7. 4. Ratnagarh Chaitya
• Located northwest of the Mahabodhi Complex and is
where Lord Buddha spent the fourth week of
enlightenment.
• History states that Lord Buddha received his vision
for the future at this site.
• 5 rays of color emitted from his body during this
week which are now combined to form the Buddhist
flag.

8. 5. Ajapala Nigrodha Tree
• History states that Lord Buddha spent the fifth week of
enlightenment under this tree, and purified it.
• Experts say that a young shepherd boy planted this tree
to protect the Lord Buddha during enlightenment.
• Holds a brass bell that was donated by pilgrims from
Myanmar during the 19th century.

9. 6. Muchalinda Lake
• Located on the right of the Mahabodhi Complex and is
where Lord Buddha spent the sixth week of
enlightenment.
• It is stated that Lord Buddha survived a heavy rainstorm
with the protection of the lake’s king serpent, coiled
around the Buddha’s body.
• Holds a statue of a serpent coiled around the Buddha’s
body, providing shelter from the rain.

10. 7. Rajayatana Tree
• Known as where Lord Buddha had spent the seventh
week of enlightenment.
• History states that He received His first disciples at this
site, who provided Him the first meal as Lord Buddha.
• Located on the southeast side of the Mahabodhi Temple.

11. Accommodation in Bodhgaya
The Royal Residency Bodhgaya Hotel Tathagath BodhgayaOaks Bodhgaya

12. Sources
• http://www.indianetzone.com/76/seven_sacred_places.htm
• http://bodhgaya.myanmarvihara.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=1
• http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/bodh-gaya.htm
• http://www.ebudhaindia.com/holy_sites/history_bodh_gaya.htm
• http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/bodgaya.htm
• http://www.minorhotels.com/en/oaks/india/bodhgaya