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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 …
Visiting Muchalinda Lake – The meditating Buddha
0Near the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, if you walk towards your right, you’d find the Muchalinda Lake or the Lotus Pond. About Surrounded by a charming and serene atmosphere, this lake is nestled among lush greens and in the midst of it all, is a beautiful statue of Lord Buddha, meditating while he sits on a coil of the snake, with the snake’s head protecting him from the sun. Bodhgaya hotels and private homes have a picture …
A Visit to Chandigarh, India – Going green all the way
0If you want to see the cleanest and most green city in India, a trip to Chandigarh in North of India might be a great idea. About Most people don’t have Chandigarh on their list of destinations when they visit India, even travel agencies in Sri Lanka might sometimes overlook the city. Contrary to popular opinion, Chandigarh is not crowded and polluted like the major cities in the north and is a refreshing pollution free change for …
