Walk to the temple amid the hustle and bustle of an Indian town, but once within the gates you are transformed by the serenity and the awesome history of this glorious temple. It was built in the 7th century and had had a few makeovers to keep it standing. Originally called Sambodhi it was renamed Mahabodhi in 18th century. Travel... More

It is of course the main attraction in Bodhgaya and is absolutely serene. On pleasant evenings, the compound of temple is a great place for contemplation. Pick up some fallen leaves from the Bodhi tree as a remembrance. It is common to find monks meditating and chanting in the compound which creates a pleasant vibration around the place. Buddha Jayanti... More

Bodh gaya is the most important religious place for Buddhists. Its significance lies in the fact that at Bodhgaya after sitting and contemplating all what he learned, Buddha attained enlightenment. He was neither a god nor a messenger of god. He was just a human being as you and me. Mahabodhi temple has been built at the place where he... More

The best place to worship and do meditation with the peaceful environment. Lovely environment with lot of trees. The area around the big temple is so mind relaxing.

I adore the temple. I find it incredibly powerful. You expect it to be peaceful and quiet but it rarely is.

The grandeur of the temple, albeit restored with modern concrete, tingles a sensation of inner peace. It is more about the ambiance. Buddhist monks chanting hymns, the millennia old Bodhi tree providing selfless shade to all , with occasional chirps of birds catering to you auditory senses, and the warm wind- it all sums up and leads you to go... More

For those who see beauty in human endeavor and man's eternal striving to understand himself and the external world, a visit to Bodh Gaya is a must. The word 'Bodha' itself means that understanding. Bodh Gaya is the place where the Buddha attained ‘Bodha’. And today Bodh Gaya is an international center, thanks to the initiative taken by the Indian... More

I'm so glad we made the effort to include Bodh Gaya into our itinerary - it was such a memorable place. The Mahabodhi Temple is the most serene and tranquil place and although i'm not a Buddhist it was a truly spiritual experience to just wander, sit and gaze around. On our first visit there was an outdoor service going... More

This is the place to go in Bodhgaya. It is a different experience during the day and at night so if possible go at both time. The place is filled with people on pilgrimages and monk from all countries. You can stay there overnight and sleep out and fed one meal. To take in a camera you will need to... More