India's Mahabodhi Temple: One of the oldest Buddhist temples built on bricks

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Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, Indian Sub-Continent

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India Credit: Richard I'Anson/Getty Images

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Gautama Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree. This site has archaeological significance related to events associated with the Buddha's time there. People of all faiths from across the world come to Bodh Gaya to meditate and explore the ancient heritage.

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Published 16 May 2026 6:30pm

By Anita Barar

Presented by Anita Barar

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The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Gautama Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree. This site has archaeological significance related to events associated with the Buddha's time there. People of all faiths from across the world come to Bodh Gaya to meditate and explore the ancient heritage.

The Great Buddha statue in Bodhgaya, India — India, Bihar, Bodh Gaya, The Great Buddha Credit: Andrea Pistolesi/Getty Images

It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples built entirely of brick, dating from the late Gupta period in India.

Stupa in Mahabodhi temple. Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, 2011 Source: Moment RF / Rachel Carbonell/Getty Images

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Disclaimer – The information presented in this podcast is sourced from the websites of the Archaeological Survey of India and the World Heritage Convention.

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