Machalinda Lake – It Has Covered Only Full Of Lush Greenery Ambiance

MUCHALINDA LAKE

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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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Hanuman Garhi – The Temple Has The Main Deity Of Child Hanuman With His Mother

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Sri Hanuman is known as Hanuman Garhi and is located in a fort situated at the western gate of RamKot. The Hanuman Garhi is believed to have been built at the site that was inhabited by Hanuman.

To reach the temple, 76 steps need to be climbed. Land of the temple is believed to have been donated by Nawab of Avadh, on which construction was done during the middle of the 10th century by one of the courtesans of the Nawab.

The cave temple has an inner sanctum that is adorned with the idol of infant Hanuman in his mother’s lap. It is believed that the idol can bestow boon on the devotees worshipping in the temple. The temple is shaped like a four-sided fort with circular bastions at each corner.

The manner in which this temple has been carved out is breathtaking. One has to take the curved flight of stairs to reach this spot. In the sanctum one can see the deity of Mata Anjani holding infant Hanuman on her lap.

At the first look of the deity, one may not be able to see clearly the details of Mata Anjani and Sri Hanuman. A close look will reveal the details. Various devotees and visitors believe that Lord Hanuman resided at the site in a cave and looked after the Ramkot or the Janambhoomi.

Hanuman Garhi is just 3.5 kms from Tallital which is near Nainital. Nainital is well connected with motorable roads connecting major cities and towns of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Kathgodam and Nainital are easily available from Delhi. The nearest railway station to Bhimtal is Kathgodam, situated 276 kms from Delhi and 30 kms from Nainital.

Vinay Khand 3, Sai Nagar, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123

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