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Bodh Gaya or Buddh Gaya , village (1991 pop. 21,692), Bihar state, E central India. According to tradition, Buddha received enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. The city has extensive relics of Buddhist sculpture (8th-12th cent. AD) and is the seat of Magadh Univ. Buddhist pilgrims from throughout the world travel there.

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