following the tradition that the Peepal tree is a symbol of marital rituals. It is said that Buddha attained enlightenment under the Peepal tree. Hence, the tree is seen as a source of higher ...

India’s hidden gem, the mesmerizing reclining Buddha statute in Bodh Gaya is a must-visit. Here’s why travellers are flocking to this sacred site.

The Buddha has not always been there for us to ... After many experiences he finally sat under a pipal tree and meditated without moving for 49 days until, at last, he achieved enlightenment ...

Under the sacred pipal or Bodhi tree, Gautama Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. According to some Buddhist texts, the pipal is believed to be the centre of ...