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Know About splendid and eventful tour of Religious City Boddhgaya in Bihar

Boddhgaya is among the four most sacred cities of Buddhism. History of Buddhism started way back to 500 BC with the enlightenment of Prince Siddhartha here under the scared banyan tree, most popularly called Mahaboddhi tree. Eventually city is even ancient than this , as according to Hindu Puranas the land was under the influence of powerful demon Gaya, who was so powerful that even Gods were threatened by his power. Demon Gaya agreed with Lord Vishnu for own death on the pre death condition of that land covered by his dead body should be one of the scared place of earth and from this land got name Gaya. According to Hindu faith Gaya is abode of Lord Vishnu and scared place for performing rituals related with ensuring spiritual peace and solace of the departed souls. According to Buddhist this is the place where Gautam Buddha [Prince Siddhartha] performed first Pindan and place become famous as Boddhgaya. Two month long meditation course offered by The Tibetan monastery is also an attraction for the international Buddhist community.

Religious City Boddhgaya in Bihar : Vital Tourist Information

Location : Boddhgaya is situated in the central parts of eastern Indian state Bihar about 100 km from capital city Patna and hardly 10 km from ancient city Gaya.

State : Bihar [India]

Famous as / For : Pilgrimage of Buddhism

Weather & Climate : City experience tropical climate.

Temperature : Mercury raise to touch even beyond 45⁰C at the peak of summer. Winter is the time of pleasant weather.

Best Time to Visit : October - February months are with tourist friendly climate and best time to visit Boddhgaya.

Spoken Languages : Bhojpuri - Hindi - English

Dining / Food Facility : Visitors can get here delicious Indian, Chinese, Tibetan and western cuisines to satisfy the taste buds.

Shopping / Tour Souvenir : Boddhgaya being a pilgrimage city there is little scope for tourist shopping however one can take decorative items related with Buddhism as the souvenir. For the devotees this good place to purchase Idols of Lord Buddha made from Sandalwood and Metal.

Boddhgaya Festivals/ Celebrations : Budha Jayanti, in the month of May is the most celebrated annual event of city though through out the year other Buddhist celebrations goes on.