Bakraur

Village in Bihar, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bakraur, sometimes called Bakrour, is a village located slightly east of Bodh Gaya in the state of Bihar, India. It lies directly across the Phalgu River from the town of Bodh Gaya, where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

Country India
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
PIN
824231
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Bakraur
Village
Sujata Garh Stupa
Bakraur is located in Bihar
Bakraur
Bakraur
Location in Bihar, India
Bakraur is located in India
Bakraur
Bakraur
Bakraur (India)
Coordinates: 24.6979734°N 85.0034624°E / 24.6979734; 85.0034624[1]
Country India
StateBihar
DistrictGaya
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Languages
  OfficialMagahi, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
824231
Telephone code91-631
Vehicle registrationBR-02
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The village of Bakraur is believed to be the home of Sujata, who is said to have fed Gautama Buddha milk and rice shortly before he attained Enlightenment.[2][3]:32 A stupa dedicated to Sujata has been erected in Bakraur (photo).

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