Temple · Buddhist
Mahabodhi Temple
Buddha's enlightenment·3rd century BCE onward; present temple 5th-6th century·Bihar·UNESCO World Heritage
The World Heritage Buddhist complex at Bodh Gaya, marking the place where the Buddha is traditionally said to have attained enlightenment.
Dedicated to
Buddha's enlightenment
Period
3rd century BCE onward; present temple 5th-6th century
Hours
Open daily; exact temple and meditation timings vary.
Admission
Free
Neighborhood
Bodh Gaya
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya is one of Buddhism's most important pilgrimage places. UNESCO identifies it as directly associated with the Buddha's enlightenment and notes the site's early brick temple architecture, sacred Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana, and long history of worship. The temple draws pilgrims from across Buddhist traditions, making it both an archaeological site and an active devotional landscape.
Folio III
Situation
Coda