I had the good fortune of visiting Bodh Gaya about 15 years back by IRCTC’s Mahaparinirvan Express. The trip was excellently managed by IRCTC.
Bodh Gaya is a sacred town in the Indian state of Bihar. It features the Mahabodhi Temple, one of the most important and revered sites in Buddhism. This is the place where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is believed to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, which still grows near the temple. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The central spire rises about 55 meters, symbolizing spiritual ascent. The temple complex includes the descendant of the original Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha meditated.
Piligrims in white were from Sri Lanka.
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