Ayodhya Yaatraa Day - 6 - 707

         Ayodhya Yaatraa - Day 6 

In comparative terms this was a relatively calmer day for us Yatrees . Gaya is a place where Tarpanam and Shraadham are done and pindum offered at the  Vishnu Paadam . 








First things first , we were lodged at at Bodh Residency at Bodh Gaya which is some 15 Kms away from Gaya Proper . 

We started from Bodh Gaya at around 6.00 AM which is a good one hour later than our practice thus far . 

Tarpanam , Pinda Daanam at Vishnu Paadam was done in all seriousness for our wellbeing and the Moksha of our forefathers. 

We were back in the Hotel by 12.30 and took rest till 4.30 PM . 

Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautama Buddha attained Nirvaana under the Bodhi Tree . This place is held in utmost reverence by the Bhudhist Followers the world over . Lots of visitors are home to this place which can be judged by the fact that there is an Airport here catering to both domestic and International Trvavellers .

Budha Vihaaraas from many Countries are Home to this place.


               Old Thai Vihaara 

            80 Feet Budha Statue 

             Vihaara from Bhutan 



               Vihaara from Japan 

              Vihaara from Sikkim 

   Golden Budha from Thailand 









Finally the Mahabodhi Vihaara which is a must visit place for Bhudhists of the Entire world and especially the Far East like Sikkim , Bhutan , Japan , Thailand , Vietnam , Cambodia , Japan and Sri Lanka closer to Home . There is also Monastery from China Here . 

The Bodhi Tree under which Gautama Budha attained Nirvaana is preserved with utmost care .

We were back in our Hotel Room .

Tomorrow we head back to our respective  Native Place . 

Thanks everyone for going through my Yaatraa Blog . It was a real pleasure in getting to know all of you .Looking forward to our continued contact in the future also .

Stay Wise , Stay Healthy and finally  Stay Happy . God Bless .







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