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Buddhist caves exist in following places in Goa: [citation needed] Arambol (Harahara); Bandora (Bandivataka); Margao (Mathagrama); Rivona (Rishivana); Buddha images have been found in several places, and some temples, some are still in worship and are considered now as Hindu gods.
Bihar: The name of Bihar is derived from vihara, meaning monastery, such was the association of the area with Buddhism. In addition to these sites which were visited by the Buddha, other sites in India have become notable: Patna – Formerly known as Pataliputra, it was the seat of the Mauryan empire and a significant Buddhist centre
The most important places in Buddhism are located in the Indo-Gangetic Plain of southern Nepal and northern India. This is the area where Gautama Buddha was born, lived, and taught, and the main sites connected to his life are now important places of pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus. Many countries that are or were predominantly ...
Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Pages in category "Buddhist sites in India" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India was the place of Buddha's Enlightenment. Ancient Buddhist monasteries near Dhamekh Stupa Monument Site at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India where Buddha delivered his first teaching. The Parinirvana Temple with the Parinirvana Stupa at Kushinagar, India where Buddha attained Parinirvana after his ...
Pages in category "Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India" The following 103 pages are in this category, out of 103 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Rajgir: Place of the subduing of Nalagiri, the angry elephant, through friendliness. Rajgir was another major city of ancient India. It has strong connection with buddhism. Salihundam; Sankasia: Place of the descending to earth from Tusita heaven (after a stay of 3 months teaching his mother the Abhidhamma).
Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India: Image title: Map of the Eight Great Places (four main sites as red diamonds and four additional sites as blue squares) in relation to notable nearby cities by CMG Lee. Width: 100%: Height: 100%