Mahakala cave

Mahakala cave is a cave in , , . Mahakala cave is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bodh Gaya and Gaya.

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, located in the state of Bihar, the town holds immense spiritual significance as the site where Buddha Shakyamuni attained enlightenment. It is considered the most revered of all Buddhist sacred sites and forms a key part of the Buddhist Circuit.

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is a major pilgrimage city in for Hindus. It is visited for doing piṇḍ dān and for visiting and Vishnupad temple.

Town
is a block in Gaya District, . The town is known for its handloom and railroad tie factory. It is situated on the banks of the Phalgu river. is situated 8 km north of Mahakala cave.

Mahakala cave

Latitude
24.73656° or 24° 44′ 12″ north
Longitude
85.04745° or 85° 2′ 51″ east
Open location code
7MP7P2PW+JX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3920276887
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
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Highlights include Ancient stupa and Dungeshwari Cave Temple.

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