Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, spread over an area of 4.86 hectares was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique property of cultural and archaeological importance in 2002. Revered and sanctified as the place where Siddhartha Gautama Buddha was enlightened in 531 BC at age 35, and then propagated his divine knowledge of Buddhism to the world. It has been the ultimate temple for reverential worship, over the last several centuries, by Buddhists of all denominations, from all over the world. The main temple is 50m in height, built in Indian architectural style, dated between 5th and 6th centuries.
Unesco: Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
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Date: Dec 2
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