Author Archives: Lavinia Woolf
Maha Kumbha Mela – A pilgrimage of faith
0Hindus in every part of the world would have heard of the Maha Kumbha Mela that happens in India, and if you who want to learn more, read on. The Mela The Kumbha Mela happens once in three years and is one of the biggest Hindu rituals that take place on either one of the banks of the four major rivers in India. The Mela is also one of the most photographed events in India …
Sujatha Temple – A monument of Buddhist history
0India sure is an excellent destination rich in culture and history, this would prove that India has great potential in terms of satisfying your travel excitement. Believed by the people to be the vessel of Buddhism, Bodhgaya is located in Bihar and is a historical site that must be visited. Buddha & Sujata (Sujata Temple)| Img by: Hideyuki KAMON via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 The story behind the temple The place in which the temple is built …
Bodhgaya: The City of Enlightenment
0Bodhgaya is a religious site, a place of pilgrimage and a place of historical significance. This also known as the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment and the place where the doctrine of Buddhism originated. History Even though it is said that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment around 500 BC there was no structures built at Bodhgaya until 250 BCE. The first shrine and monastery were established by King Asoka and many other shrines were built …
