Pragbodhi Mountain is situated near
Gaya district in the state of Bihar. The name Pragbodhi literally means
'Prior to Enlightenment'. The mountain derives its name from the sojourn
of Prince Siddhartha here, before he received enlightenment. He spent
six years in rigorous practice of asceticism, after which he attained
enlightenment. One of the places where he spent these six years came to
be known by the Pragbodhi.
Today, the mountain has been renamed as Dhungeswara. As per the legends
in Buddhism, Prince Siddhartha spent the time of his asceticism in a
small cave half way up this mountain. The same spot now houses a small
temple, looked after by Tibetan monks. A number of ancient stupas stand
adorning the top of the Prag Bodhi Mountain of India.
How to reach Pragbodhi
By Air
The airport at Gaya is the nearest to Pragbodhi.
By Rail
The nearest railway station of Gaya is well connected with almost all
the major cities in Bihar.
By Road
There are regular bus and taxi services between Gaya and Pragbodhi.
