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Dungeshwari Cave Temples




Dungeshwari Cave Temples, also known as Mahakala caves, is situated 12 km north-east of Bodhgaya, Bihar. There are three caves containing Buddhist shrines, where the Buddha is believed to have meditated. Buddha underwent years of penance before he came to Bodhgaya. There he came to the conclusion that the ultimate knowledge cannot be attained through the mortification of flesh.



Updated on 28th August, 2014
District: Gaya
Location: Bodhgaya    

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