10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Gaya District That You Shouldn't Miss

December 13, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Discover the best top things to do in Gaya District, India including Mahabodhi Temple, Koteshwarnath Temple, Palyul Namdroling Temple, Kagyu Monlam, Root Institute, Animesh Lochana Chaitya Shrine, Burmese Vihara Monastary, Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Ratnaghara.
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1. Mahabodhi Temple

Bihar 824231, Bodh Gaya 824231 India
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5.0 based on 998 reviews

Mahabodhi Temple

Mahabodhi Temple is one of the ancient and most important shrines of India. Located at Bodhgaya, Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple is easily accessible from the major towns and cities of Bihar. The nearest airport is located at Patna that lies at a distance of 96 kms from Gaya. The holy town Bodh Gaya or Gaya has its own railway station. The town is also connected with major cities by network of roads. The literal version of Mahabodhi Temple is the Great Awakening Temple.

Reviewed By arpitaaroraa

The Mahabodhi Temple is the holiest place located at Bodhgaya Bihar.Its a very calm place.Still the temple is well maintained and have its own charm.

2. Koteshwarnath Temple

90km South of Patna, Gaya 804424 India +91 89872 62707
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Koteshwarnath Temple

Tucked away in a hidden gateway to remote and rural Bihar, the temple site is ideal to experience positive energy by people for all faith. Archaeological Survey of India has taken immense interest in the sculptors in temple. There is unique Peepal tree with its branches bending toward the temple. The temple houses Shahastralinga with around 1,008 miniature Shivlingas

3. Palyul Namdroling Temple

Bodh Gaya India
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Palyul Namdroling Temple

4. Kagyu Monlam

Kagyu Monlam Pavilion, Sujata Bypass Road Kagyupa International Monlam Trust, Bodh Gaya 824231 India http://www.kagyumonlam.org
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Kagyu Monlam

Reviewed By rootlesswanderer

The BODHGAYA is a very sacred place for Buddhist and For people who love to hear, feel and explore the sacred path shown by Gautam Buddha. The people from different part of the world join here to gather to explore and enrich the compassion and kindness within ones thought and soul. The Kagyu Monlam is one of the major Tibetan Buddhist gathering lead by HH the Gyalwang Karmapa, one of the great reincarnated master from Tibet. This year’s 37th Kagyu Monlam is being started with a preliminary teachings on Meditation by Mingyur Rinpoche and followed by Gyaltsab Rinpoche who’ll lead the 37th Kagyu Monlam. It’s an enchanting and inspiring gathering of people to join and get benefited in all direction and possibility. It’s a worth and must gathering to attend while at BODHGAYA.

5. Root Institute

Saxena Road, Bodh Gaya 824231 India +91 631 220 0714 [email protected] http://www.rootinstitute.ngo/
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Root Institute

A Buddhist centre in the Tibetan tradition located in Bodhgaya, India, providing a tranquil haven for the study and practice of philosophy & meditation, we also serve Bodhgaya and surrounding villages through our three social service projects.

Reviewed By LightPacker451085 - Durango, United States

This is a wonderful place to learn about Mahayana Buddhist philosophy and meditation. They have ten day courses with excellent teachers. The venerable Namgyl has a very enjoyable teaching style bringing laughter and happiness to the profound dharma teachings. Root Institute also has a charitable health clinic on sight and a nearby school providing volunteers opportunities for engagement in service.

6. Animesh Lochana Chaitya Shrine

Gaya Village Nr. Bodhi Tree, Bodh Gaya 824231 India
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Animesh Lochana Chaitya Shrine

7. Burmese Vihara Monastary

Gaya Village, Bodh Gaya 824231 India
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Burmese Vihara Monastary

8. Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple

Near the Giant Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya India
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple

Reviewed By AdvocateSarin - National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

During my visit to Gaya, we stayed just near 1.2KM away from this place. The intention to stay there was to visit all the important sites in or near Bodh Gaya. This temple is one of the largest and most visited temple/monastery among many many Monasteries & temples. This temple is just near to the Large Buddha Statue. If you are Buddha Follower or wish to explore about Bodh Dharma must visit this site.

9. Tibetan Monastery

Bodh Gaya, Gaya India +91 631 220 0735
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Tibetan Monastery

10. Ratnaghara

Bodh Gaya, Gaya India
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Ratnaghara

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