Temple of Burma Location: Opposite Sujata Garh
Bridge, on Falgu River Road in Bodh Gaya Importance: Built in 11th –
13th Century AD, this is the oldest temple in Buddha Monasteries.
This temple reflects the ancient & rich architecture &
culture of Burma (a land of 5000 temples). This is the only
temple that is far from the temples of other countries. All
the other temples are within the radius of 1 Km from the Mahabodhi
Temple.
Temple of Japan Location: 1 Km from Mahabodhi
Temple in Bodh Gaya. Importance: Built by Indosan
Nipponji in 1973 & inaugurated by then President of India
Mr. V. V. Giri on 31st December 1973, this is the largest
Monastery Complex in Bodh Gaya. In this Complex there is a
Library & Free Dispensary for tourists & others. This
temple reflects Ancient & Rich Japanese Architecture &
Culture.
Temple of China Location: Beside the Tibetan
Temple, North of Mahabodhi Temple, on Bodh Gaya road in Bodh
Gaya. Importance: This temple was
built in 1945 & rebuilt in 1997. In this temple there
is a statue of Lord Buddha which was carried from China 200
years ago. This temple reflects ancient & rich Chinese
architecture & culture.
Temple of Tibet Location: North of Mahabodhi
Temple, on Tibetan Temple road in Bodh Gaya. Importance: This temple was
built in 1934 & there is a holy Dharma- Chakra built on
the wall of the temple wall, there is a belief that one who
rotates this Chakra three times, they will be free from all
sufferings of the human life. This temple reflects ancient
& rich Tibetan architecture & culture.
Temple of Thailand Location: 1 Km from Mahbodhi
Temple, after the Chinese Temple, on Bodh Gaya road in Bodh
Gaya. Importance: This temple was
built in 1991. The temple reflects natural beauty also. The
temple is a model example of rich architecture & culture
of Thailand. Behind the temple, lodging facilities are available
for tourists.
Temple of Bhutan Location: Behind the Thai Temple
on Bodh Gaya road in Bodh Gaya. Importance: This is a very attractive
temple. There is a beautiful garden in this temple. This temple
reflects rich Bhutanese architecture & culture.
Ashoka Pillar Location: South of Mahabodhi
Temple, situated in the middle of Mahabodhi Temple & Muchalind
Pond in the temple complex. Importance: One of the existing
‘Ashoka Pillars’ of Bihar, built with Sandstone,
15 feet in height. There are no inscriptions on this pillar.For
this pillar there is a belief among the tourists that those
who can hug this pillar completely will get all their expectations
fulfilled of the life.Besides this, there are 5 other existing
Ashoka Pillars in Bihar. One in Kolhua, Vaishali District
(without inscription); two in Rampurva, West Champaran District
( one pillar with inscription); one in Louria Nandangarh,
West Champaran District & one in Areraj, East Champaran
District.
Sujata Place (Garh) Location: 4 Km east of Bodh
Gaya Temple Complex, on the other side of Falgu River at Bakraur
Village, in Bodh Gaya. Importance: Gautam Buddha came
& first stayed at this place while coming from Gaya Pragbodhi
Mountain (Present Durgeshwari Place). Here he learnt &
understood the importance of Middle Path in human life. After
this incident he understood about the right place to get enlightenment.
He knew the right place & got enlightenment under the
Bodhi Tree.
In the memory of this great incident, a Stupa was built here
in the ancient period, which is now known as Sujata Garh.
In 1974, archeological excavation proved that this Stupa was
developed in three different time periods, Near this place,
a Temple Complex can also be seen. In this complex, an ancient
tree & a unique statue of Lord Buddha is situated in a
small temple which was developed in modern period.
Bodh Gaya Archeological Museum Location: Near Mahabodhi Temple,
in Bodh Gaya Importance: Small but beautifully
displayed collection of Buddhist Sculpture & antiquarians
from 1st Century BC to 11th Century AD is found in this museum.
