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The Sacred Complex in Hindu Gaya
Study of Gaya (Hindu pilgrimage center) in its religious and sociological aspects.
Bodh Gaya History
Bodh Gaya History explores the transformation of Bodh Gaya, India, from a quiet grove to the central point of Buddhist pilgrimage, deeply examining its historical evolution and the global impact of Buddhist philosophy. The book highlights the life of Siddhartha Gautama, focusing on his enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and the core tenets of his teachings, setting the stage for understanding the rise of Buddhism. It emphasizes Bodh Gayaâs role as a testament to the adaptability of Buddhist principles across cultures and historical periods, challenging static views of religious history. The narrative traces Bodh Gaya's history from the Mauryan Empire to the present day, detailing the construction of the Mahabodhi Temple and its periods of patronage and decline. It also examines Bodh Gaya's modern significance as a global pilgrimage site. Supported by archaeological findings, inscriptions, and early Buddhist texts, Bodh Gaya History offers a unique perspective by integrating traditional narratives with contemporary scholarship. The book unfolds in three major sections, progressing from the foundational narrative of Siddhartha Gautama to the modern significance of the site.
Prayag Tirth and Gaya Tirth
Prayag and Gaya are the two sacred places where ancestral rites are done by the Hindus. This book deals with the Deities worshiped at these places and the significance of Prayag and Gaya as described in the scriptures.
Footsteps of Lord Buddha in Bodhgaya & Gaya
This book has been written on the tourism of Bodhgaya and Gaya, the main Buddhist tourist place of Bihar. It also details the distance, significance, history and antiquity of each place. Details of local amenities for tourists are also given in it. In this way, it is not only useful for tourists, but also those who want to know the historical significance of this place.
Buddha Gaya
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The History of Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya
This book offers an overview of the emergence of Bodh Gayā as a sacred site within Gayā Dharmakṣetra. It contextualizes the different encounters, incidents, and legends connected to the Buddha’s experiences shortly before and after he attained Bodhi – when, spiritually speaking, he was extremely lonely and was trying to carve a place for himself in the highly competitive Gayā Dharmakṣetra. Further, the book examines the role of various personalities and institutions contributed towards the emergence of Mahābodhi Temple. It incorporates a wealth of research on the role of the Victorian Indologists as well as the colonial administrators, the Giri mahants, and Anagārika Dharmapāla, to understand the material milieu pertaining not only to its identity but also access to spiritual resources as its conservation and development. This book is an indispensable read for students and scholars of history, cultural studies, and art and architecture as well as practitioners of Buddhism and Hinduism.
The Revival of Buddhist Pilgrimage at Bodh Gaya (1811-1949)
Alan Trevithick spent three years researching primary documents in New Delhi, Sarnath, Colombo, and London, in order to present this history (1874-1949) of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya. This is the first such account, and it details for the first time the administrative, legal and legislative activities which shaped the temple`s current status as one of the world`s most popular pilgrimage sites. Also included is an innovative biographical essay on Anagarika Dharmapala, the Sinhalese activist who first came to India in the late 19th century as a guest of the Theosohical society: his subsequent actions substantially affected the development of Bodh Gaya as a site of international importance.
