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Ratnagar Temple, Bihar
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.
