Mahabodhi Temple
UNESCO World Heritage Site • Birthplace of Enlightenment
🕉️ About Mahabodhi Temple
The Mahabodhi Temple is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, it marks the exact place where Siddhartha Gautama attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree more than 2,500 years ago.
Originally built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, the temple complex is a masterpiece of ancient Indian architecture. The main stupa rises about 55 meters.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Mahabodhi Temple attracts millions of pilgrims from around the world.
🌳 Sacred Tree
Bodhi Tree
🏛️ Built By
Emperor Ashoka
🌍 Status
UNESCO Site
🧘 Best For
Meditation
🧘 Spiritual Experience
Monasteries from Thailand, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Myanmar surround the temple, making Bodh Gaya a global center of peace and meditation.