The Mahabodhi Temple offers peace amid Bihar’s election buzz, drawing pilgrims and tourists seeking calm and spiritual rejuvenation under the sacred Bodhi tree.
00:00Bihar is witnessing a political buzz these days ahead of the assembly elections,
00:05set to be carried out in two phases in the first half of November.
00:09But time seems to stand still at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.
00:13The devotees, including many foreigners, visiting the historical temple are oblivious to the elections.
00:19Their minds are engrossed in prayer and meditation.
00:24The Mahabodhi temple is the holiest site of Buddhism.
00:28Located in the southern part of Bihar, about 115 km from Patna,
00:33it is one of the oldest brick temples in India.
00:37The temple's pyramidal shape, the beautiful carvings and the small niches at the four corners
00:43reflect the historical and religious richness of this place.
00:50In the temple premises, the golden statue of Lord Buddha stands in the Bhumisparasha mudra
00:55with his hand touching the earth.
00:57Pilgrims and monks gather to worship in a group before the Bodhi tree
01:02under which the Buddha is said to have meditated and attained enlightenment.
01:06It's a direct descendant of the original tree, a sapling of which was first taken to Anuradhapura
01:12in Sri Lanka in 288 BC and later in 1881 brought back after the previous tree was uprooted in a storm.
01:21The fallen leaves of the tree are treasured by the Buddhist devotees.
01:26Everyone entering the temple is engrossed in worship.
01:30The chanting of monks and devotees echoes in the serene atmosphere.
01:35People come here not only for religious devotion but also for mental peace.
01:40The devotees create an experience for both domestic and foreign travelers every day.
01:46Many come to experience the local culture and religious practices.
01:51The Mahabodhi temple is not only a religious site but also a historical heritage.
02:03The Vajrasan established by Emperor Ashoka, the Ashoka pillar and the ancient structures within the temple complex tell the story of this place's prosperity and history.
02:28The area outside the temple complex forms the backbone of the local economy.
02:35Many earn their living by selling puja materials, idols and souvenirs.
02:42The Mahabodhi temple continues to symbolize spiritual energy.
02:53No matter how intense the election activity, the Sanctum remains a place of peace, devotion and meditation.
03:03The Mahabodhi temple baths the same way as an Delegation.
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