MUCHALINDA LAKE
AT
GAYA
Muchalinda Lake is situated
in Bodhgaya of Gaya district of Bihar
State of India and it is a famous sightseeing place and a mythological site to
be seen in Bodhgaya. This magnificent lake is located on the right side of the Mahabodi
temple complex and a sculpture of hood protecting Lord Buddha is featured
there.
It is believed that Lord
Buddha was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and during the 6th week of his
mediation near this lake, he was protected by Shesh Naga or the Snake king
Muchalinda from a thunder storm. The lake is surrounded by lush greenery and
bewitching landscapes that lure the visitors to spend some leisure moments in
deep serenity.
Buddha is also believed to
be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and it is at this lake that the SheshNaga, or
the Snake King Muchalinda, protected the Lord from a severe thunder storm. A
statue of meditating Buddha sitting on a snake coil and protected by the hood
is placed at the centre of the lake.
By Air
Nearest airport to the
City is in Gaya and has daily flights to Gaya from Kolkata and is well
connected through some of the international flight services as well Thai
Airways has a daily flight to Bodh Gaya. Also, Druk Air connects Bangkok to the
City through once a week flight. Another major airport is in Patna and is well
connected to various Indian cities. From the airport, you can hire a cab to get
to Bodh Gaya.
By Rail
Nearest station in Gaya
has regular trains to Gaya and is well connected with various Indian cities.
Another railway station in Patna also provides regular trains to and from
connecting Patna to other major cities. From the station, you can hire a cab to
get to Bodh Gaya.
By Bus
There are many bus service
operators connecting Bodh Gaya to nearby cities and other major Cities in the
State and neighbouring States
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