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Media added. Jul 11, 2019
Changed spelling from "Maha Bodhi" to "Mahabodhi." Jul 11, 2019
Modified link of Web site: Cultural India - Temples in India - Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India. Apr 27, 2018
Add new Web site: Sacred Destinations - Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India. Apr 18, 2017
Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - Mahabodhi Temple. Apr 18, 2017
Add new Web site: Cultural India - Temples in India - Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India. Apr 18, 2017
Article revised to make clear that Ashoka built only the original structure. Dec 14, 2016
New article added. Feb 08, 2013
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