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Bodh Gaya

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Bodh Gaya, located in the Indian state of Bihar, is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Buddhists around the world. It is the place where Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Gautama Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree around the 5th–6th century BCE. Bodh Gaya is considered the most sacred Buddhist site, forming part of the Four Holy Pilgrimage Sites as described by Buddha himself, alongside Lumbini, Sarnath, and Kushinagar. It is visited by millions of devotees and tourists annually, seeking spiritual inspiration and historical knowledge.

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Mangla Gauri Shakti Peeth

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Mangla Gauri Shakti Peeth, located in Gaya, Bihar, is one of the 18 Shakti Peethas in Hindu mythology. This sacred temple is dedicated to Goddess Sati, specifically to her breast (Mangala), which is said to have fallen here during the mythological dismemberment of Sati’s body by Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra. Known for its rich spiritual significance and historic importance, Mangla Gauri Shakti Peeth attracts pilgrims and spiritual seekers throughout the year.

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Vishnupad

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Vishnupad Temple, located in Gaya, Bihar, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed to enshrine the footprint of Lord Vishnu on a basalt rock, which is worshipped by devotees. This sacred site holds immense religious significance, particularly for performing Pind Daan rituals, which are offerings made for the salvation of ancestors' souls.