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The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, features a tall, intricately carved central spire surrounded by smaller shrines, trees, and gardens.

Map highlighting the Indian state of Bihar in orange, located in eastern India and bordered by Nepal to the north. The map shows surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, with Bihar's capital, Patna, marked within the state. A small inset globe in the upper right corner indicates Bihar's location within South Asia.

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Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India: Mahabodhi temple

Mahabodhi temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

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Chandigarh. Statuettes at the Rock Garden of Chandigarh a sculpture park in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Created by Nek Chand Saini an Indian self taught artist. visionary artist, folk artist, environmental art

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