The beautiful town of Bodh Gaya is situated in state of Bihar, peaceful ambience with temples and monasteries. Buddhism is the religion of kindness and empathy and equality. It gave to the world a teacher, leader and philosopher. He is none other than Gautama Buddha.
It marks the beginning of his journey that would shape the course of Buddhism. Bodh Gaya now is part of UNESCO Heritage Site. This 2,500 years old birthplace of Buddhism which welcome visitors from all across the world to soak in its spiritual vibes, retrace the footsteps of Lord Buddha and understand his philosophies at the place where he attained nirvana (enlightenment).
The devotees visit the city throughout the year, Monks in saffron robes walk around the monuments and temples and chants prayers every day. In addition, Prince Siddhartha, who later became Lord Buddha, is said to have found a quiet retreat under the most hallowed spot here, the Bodhi tree, where he meditated till the attainment of enlightenment. However, the ancient city of Bodhgaya holds a special significance in Hinduism. Gaya is mentioned in the great epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Moreover, it is also said to be the place where Lord Rama, with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, came to offer pind dan (an offering to ancestors during Hindu funeral rites) for their father Dashratha.