Animeshlochan Chaitya in Bodh Gaya is the holy place close to the Bodhi tree where the Buddha stood after receiving enlightenment, looking at the Bodhi tree in gratitude while thanking it for sitting under it had been fruitful for Him. The spot is more of a prayer hall for the devotees today.

Bodh Gaya
A young man had been perturbed since His childhood with whatever He saw, mainly the forms of sufferings. His state of mind compelled Him to leave all the luxuries for search of the truth so much so that He lead the life of an ascetic for nine years. But nothing could satisfy Him and one day He discarded the ascetic's life and reached a place where under a tree He meditated and meditated and ultimately, felt the divine light of enlightenment within self. The place was Bodh Gaya and the young man was Lord Buddha.

Since then, Bodh Gaya has been a godly place for the Buddhists, though frequently visited by the people of other faiths as well.

Location and Accessibility
The Animeshlochan Chaitya, which is situated in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, can easily be reached. Bodh Gaya is at a distance of 100 Kilometers from Patna, the state capital of Bihar. One can reach the place by rail, road or air conveniently. Gaya, 12 kilometers away from Bodgh Gaya, is the main access station to reach Bodh Gaya. By airways, it is connected directly to other Buddhist countries like Colombo and Bangkok. Gaya has an important rail head with services from other parts of India. Gaya and BodhGaya, both are well connected by a proper road network to other major cities of India and Nepal such as Patna and Ranchi(the state capital of Jharkhand). BodhGaya is connected to Gaya by regular and frequent transport services and can easily be reached within half an hour by covering a minimal distance of 12 kilometers.

Best Time To Visit
The sacred place can be seen throughout the year. But due to the pleasant whether from October to March, its the best time to visit the place.

Ratnagar Temple, Bihar

Ratnagar is a small shrine nearby the MahaBodi temple and the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya. It is believed that the Buddha spent one week here, while five colours coming out of His body. A home to numerous temples and monasteries, the place is a sacred place for the Buddhists from all over the world.

Bodh Gaya
For centuries, Bodh Gaya, the place of Buddha's enlightenment, has been one of the four major sacred places for the Buddhists while others being Lumbini, Sarnath and Kushinagar. In 528 BCE, Bodh Gaya had the privilege of showering the divine light of enlightenment on a young man who had deserted His luxurious life and princely sate in search of the truth. Today the place witness thousands of pilgrims everyday who comes to commemorate the Buddha's enlightenment.

Location and Accessibility
Ratnagar, close to Bodh Gaya, is easily accessible via Bodh Gaya. Once can take a flight to Gaya, which is connected to all other major Indian cities and also has a direct access to international places such as Bangkok and Colombo. Gaya, 12 kilometers from Bodh Gaya, has also an important railway station with services from other parts of India. Another way to reach Ratnagar is via road ways as a good road network connects Bopdh Gaya to other cities such as Gaya(12 km) and Patna(100 km).

Best Time To Visit
Ratnagarcan be visited throughout the year, however the best months to visit Ratnagar is from October to February.

Buddhist Temples in India

Maha Bodhi Temple, Bihar | Maha Bodhi Tree, Bihar | Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh Amravati Stupa, Andhra Pradesh | Barhut Stupa, Madhya Pradesh Kushan Sites : Taxila, Harwan | Rock- Cut Carvings, Bhagalpur region Pithalkhora, Maharashtra | Sirpur Temple, Chattisgarh Hirapur Temple, Orissa | Langudi Temple, Orissa | Itanagar Buddhist Temple Animeshlocan Chaiyata Temple, Bihar | Ratnagar Temple, Bihar Archaeological Nalanda Museum, Bihar | Dhamek Stupa, Uttar Pradesh Dharmarajika Stupa, Uttar Pradesh | Archaeological Museum of Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh Shanti Stupa, Jammu & Kashmir