Mahabodhi Temple is one of the well known historical monuments of Bihar is located in Bodhgaya inside the Gaya the city of Bihar in India at the lat long of 24°41′46″N 84°59′29″E, this Mahabodhi temple is with 55 meter height from sea level.
Mahabodhi Temple, marking the hallowed ground where Buddha attained enlightenment and formulated his philosophy of life, forms the spiritual heart of Bodhgaya. Built in the 6th century AD atop the site of a temple erected by Emperor Ashoka almost 800 years earlier, it was razed by foreign invaders in the 11th century.
Facts about Mahabodhi Temple
| Name | Mahabodhi Temple |
|---|---|
| City | Gaya |
| Address | Bodhgaya, Bihar 824231 |
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Came in existence | 3rd century B.C. |
| Built by | Emperor Ashoka |
| Area covered in KM | 20.2 km2 |
| Height | 55 metres |
| Time to visit | 5:15:00 AM, 8:30PM |
| Ticket time | 05:15 AM, 03:10 PM, |
| When to visit | October and March, |
| Unesco heritage | 2002 |
| Ref No of UNESCO | 198 |
| Coordinate | 24°41′43″N 84°59′38″E, |
| Per year visitors | 5000 |
| Near by Airport | Gaya International Airport |
| Near by River | Phalgu River |
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