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37-654: Gamharia is a village in the Gaya district of the Indian state of Bihar . The main markets are Sherghati, Chandiastan, Darioura and Gola Bazar (among the largest cattle markets in Bihar). Gamharia experienced an Indian socialist revolution where the late Sri Tileswar Singh began his dramatically violent protests against the British in India. His son, Late Sri Kedar Singh, works on development of

74-710: A UNESCO World Heritage Site . Bodh Gayā is considered to be the holiest site in Buddhism. Known as Uruvela in the Buddha's time, it is situated by the bank of the Lilajan River . The first temple at the site was built by Maurya Emperor Ashoka . Traditionally, it is believed that the Buddha was born in 563 BCE on the next Baisakhi purnima (second full moon in calendar years that do not themselves start during full moon) in Lumbini Nepal. As Siddhartha, he renounced his family at

111-528: A literacy rate of 66.35%. 13.24% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 30.39% and 0.07% of the population respectively. Languages in Gaya district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 51.36% of the population in the district spoke Hindi , 41.37% Magahi and 7.04% Urdu as their first language. Schools in Gaya are either government run schools or private schools. Schools mainly use Hindi or English as

148-540: A grant to Sri Lankan monks near the Mahabodhi temple. During the 12th century CE, Bodh Gayā and the nearby regions were invaded and destroyed by Muslim Turk armies, led by Delhi Sultanate 's Qutb al-Din Aibak and Bakhtiyar Khilji . The complex, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Patna , at 24°41′43″N 84°59′38″E  /  24.69528°N 84.99389°E  / 24.69528; 84.99389 , contains

185-479: A low intensity bomb blast took place in the Mahabodhi Temple complex. This was followed by a series of nine low intensity blasts which resulted in two monks being injured; one was Tibetan and the other Burmese. These blasts were carried out by an Islamic terrorist organization called Indian Mujahideen . Two other bombs, one under the 80-foot statue of the Buddha and the other near Karmapa Temple were defused by

222-517: A revival through The Golden Quadrilateral project) crosses from Gamharia. The nearest Railway Station, Gaya, is connected to Patna , Ranchi , Jamshedpur , Bokaro , Rourkela, Hazaribag, Kolkata , Varanasi , Allahabad , Kanpur , Delhi , Amritsar , The nearest airport is Gaya Airport , the only international airport in Bihar and Jharkhand . Sri Lankan Airlines , Drukair and Thai Airways connect Gaya to international destinations. Gaya Airport

259-581: A village woman, offered Siddhartha a bowl of rice milk, providing him with nourishment after years of severe asceticism. This act of kindness is said to have given Siddhartha the strength to pursue the Middle Path, ultimately leading to his enlightenment. The temple stands near the banks of the Niranjana River, symbolizing the site where this transformative event took place. Architecturally, the Sujata Temple

296-495: A wide area around the Mahabodhi Temple. These buildings reflect the architectural styles and decoration of their respective countries. The statue of the Buddha in the Chinese temple is 200 years old, and was brought from China. Japan's Nippon temple is shaped like a pagoda . The Myanmar (Burmese) temple is also pagoda-shaped and is reminiscent of Bagan . The Thai temple has a typical sloping, curved roof covered with golden tiles. Inside,

333-555: Is 5 km from Bodh-Gaya. Gamharia prefers a traditional Bihari cuisine. The most popular dishes include sattu , litti , pittha , pua , marua-ka-roti , bari-dal , sattu-ka-roti , baigan-bharta and sukhaota . Local Muslims are fond of handa (meat cooked in mud vessels by burying them partially into the ground and eliminating metal from the cooking experience), palau , kawab , etc. The educational climate in Chandisthan has improved (at least at

370-551: Is modest yet deeply revered, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike who seek to honor the compassion of Sujata and the profound moment that it represents in Buddhist history. The surrounding village and the serene landscape add to the temple's spiritual ambiance, making it a place of contemplation and homage. An 80-foot (24 m) statue of the Buddha, known as The Great Buddha Statue is located in Bodhgaya. The unveiling and consecration of

407-543: Is situated 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of Benares . The disciples of Gautama began to visit the place during the full moon in the month of Vaisakh (April–May), as per the Hindu calendar . Over time, the place became known as Bodh Gayā, the day of enlightenment as Buddha Purnima , and the tree as the Bodhi Tree. The history of Bodh Gayā is documented by many inscriptions and pilgrimage accounts. Foremost among these are

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444-489: The 2011 census Gaya district has a population of 4,391,418, roughly equal to the nation of Moldova or the US state of Kentucky . This gives it a ranking of 42nd in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 880 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,300/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 26.08%. Gaya has a sex ratio of 932 females for every 1,000 males, and

481-586: The Middle Way . The stupa was built in the 2nd century BCE, as confirmed by finds of black polished wares and punch-marked coins in the attending monastery. The Sujata Temple, located in Sujata Village in Bakrour near Bodhgaya , India, is a significant historical and religious site associated with the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha. This temple commemorates the pivotal moment when Sujata,

518-699: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Gaya one of the country's 250 poorest districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Gaya District comprises 4 Sub-divisions and 24 Blocks: In 1976 Gaya district became home to the Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary , which has an area of 260 km (100.4 sq mi). According to

555-611: The Vayu Purana , it is stated that Gaya was the name of a demon (asura) whose body became pious after he performed rigid penance and secured blessings from Vishnu . It was said that the Gayasura's body would continue to be known as Gaya Kshetra. Gaya has experienced the rise and fall of many dynasties in the Magadha Region. From the 6th century BC to the 18th century AD, about 2300–2400 years, Gaya has been occupying an important place in

592-478: The Buddha was abandoned by the five men who had been his companions in his earlier austerities, as all they saw was an ordinary man; mocking his well-nourished appearance, they said "Here comes the mendicant Gautama, who has turned away from asceticism. He is certainly not worth our respect." When they reminded him of his former vows, the Buddha replied, "Austerities only confuse the mind. In the exhaustion and mental stupor to which they lead, one can no longer understand

629-661: The Buddha) or Mahabodhi ('Great Enlightenment'). The main monastery of Bodh Gayā used to be called the Bodhimanda-vihāra ( Pali ); it is now known as the Mahabodhi Temple . During the period from the 11th to 13th centuries, Bodh Gayā was under the control of local chieftains known as the Pithipatis of Bodh Gaya who were responsible for the management of the region. One of their rulers, Acarya Buddhasena, has been recorded as making

666-533: The Great Buddha Statue took place on 18 November 1989. The consecration ceremony was attended by the 14th Dalai Lama, who blessed the statue, the first great Buddha ever built in the history of India. Under the slogan "Spread Buddha's rays to the Whole World," Daijokyo spent seven years on construction of the Great Buddha Statue, mobilizing 120,000 masons in total. On 7 July 2013, at around 5:15   a.m.,

703-573: The Mahabodhi Temple with the Vajrasana or "diamond throne" and the holy Bodhi tree . This tree was originally a sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Sri Lanka , itself grown from a what is claimed to be a sapling of the original Bodhi tree. In approximately 250 BCE, about 200 years after the Buddha attained Enlightenment, Emperor Asoka visited Bodh Gayā in order to establish a monastery and shrine on

740-596: The accounts of the Chinese pilgrims Faxian in the 5th century and Xuanzang in the 7th century. The area was at the heart of a Buddhist civilization for centuries, until it was conquered by Turkic armies in the 13th century. The placename, Bodh Gayā, did not come into use until the 18th century CE. Historically, it was known as Uruvela, Sambodhi ( [REDACTED] , Saṃ + bodhi , meaning 'Complete Enlightenment' in Ashoka's Major Rock Edict No.8 ), Vajrasana (the ' Diamond Throne ' of

777-497: The age of 29 in 534 BCE, and travelled and meditated in search of truth. After practicing self-mortification for six years at Urubela (Buddhagaya) in Gaya, he gave up that practice because it did not give him liberation. Then he discovered the Noble Eightfold Path of his own and practiced it, finally reaching enlightenment: a state of being completely free from lust (raga), hatred (dvesha) and delusion (moha). At this point,

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814-624: The country, won freedom in 1947. Gaya is also the birthplace of eminent nationalist and the first Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Dr. Anugrah Narain Sinha . Gaya formed a part of the district of Behar and Ramgarh till 1864. It was given the status of independent district in 1865. Subsequently, in May 1981, Magadh Division was created by the Bihar State Government with the districts of Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad and Jehanabad. All these districts were at

851-457: The cultural history of the region. It opened up with the Shaishunaga dynasty founded by Shishunaga , who exercised power over Patna and Gaya around 600 BC. Bimbisara , fifth in line, who lived and ruled around 519 BC, had projected Gaya to the outer world. The region was influenced by Gautama Buddha and Mahavira during the reign of Bimbisara. After a short spell of Nanda dynasty , Gaya and

888-513: The entire Magadha region came under the Mauryan rule with Ashoka (272 BC – 232 BC) embracing Buddhism . He visited Gaya and built the first temple at Bodh Gaya to commemorate Prince Gautama's attainment of supreme enlightenment. The period of Hindu revivalism commenced with the coming of the Guptas during the 4th and 5th century A.D. Samudragupta of Magadha helped to bring Gaya in limelight. It

925-420: The holy site. Representations of this early temple are found at Sanchi , on the toraṇas of Stūpa I, dating from around 25 BCE, and on a relief carving from the stupa railing at Bhārhut , from the early Shunga period ( c.  185  – c.  73 BCE ). Kittisirimegha of Sri Lanka , a contemporary of Samudragupta , erected with his permission a Sanghārāma near the Mahabodhi Temple, chiefly for

962-503: The level of sub-division when the Gaya district was created in 1865. Gaya has seen three districts partitioned off from its territory: Aurangabad and Nawada in 1976, and Jehanabad in 1988. Gaya district occupies an area of 4,976 square kilometres (1,921 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to the island of Trinidad . Headquarters : Gaya Area:Total 4,976 km Temperature : minimum 0.8 (2002 AD) degree C – maximum 49.8 (1996) degree C Rivers : Falgu In 2006

999-872: The medium of instruction. The schools are affiliated with the Bihar School Examination Board , the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Under the 10+2+3/4 plan, after completing their secondary education, students typically enroll in a school with a higher secondary facility affiliated with the BSEB, the NIOS or the CBSE. Students usually choose from one of three streams — liberal arts, commerce, or science, though vocational streams are also available. Upon completing

1036-458: The nearby regions were invaded and destroyed in the 12th century CE by Muslim Turk armies, led by Delhi Sultanate 's Qutb al-Din Aibak and Bakhtiyar Khilji . For Buddhists, Bodh Gayā is the most important of the four main pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha, the other three being Kushinagar , Lumbini , and Sarnath . In 2002, Mahabodhi Temple, located in Bodh Gayā, became

1073-526: The ordinary things of life, still less the truth that lies beyond the senses. I have given up extremes of either luxury or asceticism. I have discovered the Middle Way." This is explained as the path which is neither easy (his former life as a rich prince) nor hard (living in austere conditions, practicing self-denial). Hearing this, the five ascetics became the Buddha's first disciples in Deer Park, Sarnath , which

1110-673: The panchayat and became Mukhiya of Guneri Panchayat six consecutive times, earning him the nickname 'Mukhiyaji' after the Bihar Panchayat Election. It is about 45 km (28 mi) from Gaya, situated on Sher Shah Suri Marg (GT Road) between Kolkata and Delhi and is surrounded by the Kamaun range. National Highway 2 passes through Gamharia, along with State highway 69. It is located on the Amritsar Delhi Kolkata industrial corridor. The Grand Trunk Road (NH-2) has undergone

1147-458: The place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment ( Pali : bodhi ) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree . Since antiquity, Bodh Gayā has remained the object of pilgrimage and veneration, for both Hindus and Buddhists . In particular, archaeological finds, including sculptures, show that the site was in use by Buddhists since the Mauryan period. Bodh Gayā and

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1184-427: The police. On 1 June 2018, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court of Patna sentenced five suspects in the case to life imprisonment. As per the 2001 census , Bodh Gaya had a population of 30,883. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Bodh Gaya has an average literacy rate of 51%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 63% and female literacy of 38%. 8% of

1221-456: The required coursework, students may enroll in general or professional degree programmed. 24°45′N 85°00′E  /  24.750°N 85.000°E  / 24.750; 85.000 Bodh Gaya Bodh Gayā is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple complex, situated in the Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar . It is famous for being

1258-533: The school level) since DAV Public School opened its branch in town (around 1992). Locals tend to search elsewhere for higher studies. Gaya district Gaya finds mention in the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata . Rama , along with Sita and Lakshmana , are stated to have visited Gaya for offering pinda-dana to their father Dasharatha . In the Mahabharata , the place has been identified as Gayapuri. In

1295-655: The temple holds a massive bronze statue of the Buddha. Next to the Thai temple is a 25-metre (82 ft) statue of the Buddha within a garden which has existed for over 100 years. Across the Phalgu river is the Sujata Stupa , in the village of Bakraur . The stupa was dedicated to the milkmaid Sujata , who is said to have fed the Buddha milk and rice as he was sitting under a Banyan tree , ending his seven years of fasting and asceticism , and allowing him to attain illumination through

1332-738: The use of the Singhalese monks who went to worship the Bodhi tree. The circumstances in connection with the Sanghārāma are given by Xuanzang who gives a description of it as seen by himself. It was probably here that Buddhaghosa met the Elder Revata who persuaded him to come to Ceylon. Several Buddhist temples and monasteries have been built by the people of Tibet , Mongolia , Nepal , Japan , Korea , Cambodia , Laos , Myanmar , Vietnam , Sikkim , Sri Lanka , Taiwan , Thailand , Bhutan and China in

1369-600: Was the headquarters of the Behar district during the Gupta Empire . Gaya then passed on to the Pala Empire with Gopala as the ruler. It is believed that the present temple of Bodh Gaya was built during the reign of Dharmapala , son of Gopala. Gaya was in the 12th century invaded by Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji . The place finally passed on to the British after the battle of Buxar in 1764. Gaya district, along with other parts of

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