A beatiful hugely important place for Buddhists. Well preserved amidst the chaos and dirt of Bodh Gaya and very inspiring with lots of pujas and other festivals being held in each corner, and mostly many people meditating quietly. Only negative is the very aggressive begging at the gates, small birds cruelly locked up only to be freed to improve your... More

Very spiritual! Lots of visitors from all around the world, very peaceful and enlightening spot! More

The canopy of the bodhi tree covers a large area so many visitors and pilgrims feel immersed in a living temple. The approach to the bodhi tree side feels like an alter, but space is allowed to let people circumambulate the tree and main temple without disturbing groups gathered on the approach. The temple feels intimate and grand at the... More

There are plenty of beggars and crowds to content with but there is also a sanctuary where you can peacefully connect with the sacredness of the Lord Buddha, when you stand under an offshoot of the pipal tree where he reached enlightenment. I spent nearly a week in this area and each day returned here for longer and longer periods.... More

Be careful with beggar. Must participate in one day Meditation class. More

I was awed at the magnificence of the Mahabodhi Temple and the surroundings were so peaceful even in the midst of crowds. It just makes you want to be there even doing nothing! More

Serene, very peaceful. There is a pipal tree under which Buddha reached enlightenment. The present tree is an offshoot of the original. People who have faith and honour for buddhism and also of other religion will like it.Food is not a problem. The only drawback is the roads They are badly in need of repair and cleaning. More

This temple is the symbol of the eternal knot, the Beacon of knowledge. 2500 years ago Buddha was unlighted here so they build this shrine of wisdom and compassion under a big tree call "the Buddha tree" . Before the place was a place of Grandeur, but now it sadly change. It looks like a workout around the main place;... More

A must visit place for Bodhgaya! Beautiful and peaceful. You can sit and meditate or just watch the others pray and meditate. Go in the early morning or evenings to get a different atmosphere. This really is the place Lord Buddha attained enlightenment! Beautiful!!! More