Mahabodhi Temple
Amrita DasAmrita Das/Guest Contributor/SIGHTSEEING, GAYA/ Updated : Apr 20, 2017, 15:17 IST
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As you enter the 4.8-hectare temple premises, the 55 m tall temple stands out with its immaculate architecture. This is the main temple, with a pyramidal tall tower marking its significance. It is carved with intricate designs of … Read more
As you enter the 4.8-hectare temple premises, the 55 m tall temple stands out with its immaculate architecture. This is the main temple, with a pyramidal tall tower marking its significance. It is carved with intricate designs of Buddha and supported by four identical but small towers on each corner. One of the oldest brick temples in India, it has a classical Indian architectural style with motifs and layers. Read less
As you enter the 4.8-hectare temple premises, the 55 m tall temple stands out with its immaculate architecture. This is the main temple, with a pyramidal tall tower marking its significance. It is carved with intricate designs of Buddha and supported by four identical but small towers on each corner. One of the oldest brick temples in India, it has a classical Indian architectural style with motifs and layers.The main shrine faces eastwards and this is where the gold plated statue of Gautam Buddha is placed. A small but overcrowded passage leads to the statue. Alongside, there are monks offering prayers and chanting. This space is rather small and visitors are only allowed to halt here for a very short period of time. The statue is believed to have been built by the Pala kings of Bengal. It now lies within the safe glass case and is heavily guarded by monks. Photography and shoes are not permitted.
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