Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya

“While visiting the modern state of Bihar, you see glimmerings of Gautam Buddha’s journey to Bodhgaya. Riding bullock carts through the fields, women cooking over mud stoves. It is almost like stepping back in time.”

-Jessica on “Pilgrimage to Bodhgaya”

A visit to one of Buddhism’s most holy sites in Bodhgaya ushers one into the mind blowing nature of India’s clash- the modern and ancient all in one place. In this episode, Jessica walks you through Bodhgaya and the Mahabodhi temple experience.

Enjoy some pro-travel tips of exploring rural India and learn about the state of Bihar, where Bodhgaya is located.

The Invisible India Podcast’s opening and closing music is performed by Christopher Hale on Sitar and Ed Hanley on Tabla on Raag Bhimpalasi.