Bodh Gaya

geographical name

Bodh Ga·​ya ˈbȯd-ˈgī-ä How to pronounce Bodh Gaya (audio)
variants or Buddha Gaya or Buddh Gaya
village in central Bihar, northeastern India population 30,883

Note: Bodh Gaya is a holy site for Buddhists.

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“Bodh Gaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bodh%20Gaya. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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