Bodhgaya

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Bodhgaya (Buddhagaya) in Bihar, India, is the place where Siddhartha Gautama, the prince of Kapilavasthu attained Enlightenment and became the Buddha 2600 years ago. The land is venerated as the holiest place of Buddhist pilgrimage in the world. The main shrines of this holy land, the Mahabodhi (Mahavihara) Temple Complex with the Vajrasana, (Diamond Throne) and the most sacred Bodhi Tree, the spot of Enlightenment, are declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO – World Heritage Committee in 2002.

This holiest Buddhist Site is under the custody and care of the Bihar Government and managed and maintained through a Government constituted Committee known as Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC).

The aim of the “Bodhgaya Mobile App” is to stand as a guide for visitors / pilgrims visiting Bodhgaya. The following information are provided in this app –

• Mahabodhi Temple – information about Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhist Calendar, Annual Puja.

• Places – information about various important places in and around Bodhgaya, Monasteries situated in Bodhgaya.

• Hotel - important information related to Hotel / Guest Houses of Bodhgaya is provided.

• How to reach – information on Railway Time table, how to reach Gaya by Rail, Road, Air.

• Donation – information about online Donation facility.

• Help Desk – Emergency phone numbers, List of Tourist Guide licensed by Tourism department, List of Tourist information centre and Route map is provided.

• Telephone Directory – Important contact detail of BTMC, Heath & Medical facility, Administration, Airport etc.