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Muchilinda Lake




Muchalinda Lake is located 3 km south of Mahabodhi Temple and lies close to the Mucharim village in Gaya District of Bihar.

This is a holy tank where snake king gave protection to Lord Buddha during a terrible storm. Legend says that Muchalinda, the snake king, protected Lord Buddha against the thunder and rain sent by the demons to disturb his meditation.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Gaya
Location: Gaya    

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