The Butter Lamp house is towards the south-western part of the temple complex. Butter lamps are offered as a part of holy tradition. Initially, the lamps were burnt directly under the Bodhi Tree, but were moved owing to the damage being caused to the sacred tree from their heat. They now stand alone in pinkish concrete structures. Here visitors can donate money in various denominations, and correspondingly light lamps in the houses. The money is used to maintain and clean the place, while the light of prayers keeps burning.
Butter Lamp house
The Butter Lamp house is towards the south-western part of the temple complex. Butter lamps are offered as a part of holy tradition. Initially, the lamps were burnt directly under the Bodhi Tree, but were moved owing to the damage being caused to the sacred tree from their heat. They now stand alone in pinkish concrete structures. Here visitors can donate money in various denominations, and correspondingly light lamps in the houses. The money is used to maintain and clean the place, while the light of prayers keeps burning.
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