Brahmayoni Temple
Devotees who wish to visit this temple must go through a grueling climb of 424 high stone steps to reach the top of the hill, atop which lies this temple.
Two caves namely Brahmayoni and Matreoni are also situated on the hill along with an ancient temple of Astabhujadevi. Brahmayoni Hill was the place where Buddha preached the fire sermon to a thousand former fire-worshipping ascetics and it is said that each ascetic became enlightened after hearing his teachings.
History of Brahmayoni Temple
Brahmayoni Temple is an amazing tourist cum religious site in Bodh Gaya which was built by a Maratha-chieftain, Rao Bhau Saheb, in the bygone era and has a flight of 424 steps.
It is an ancient temple located in the Brahmayoni Gufa, the highest peak of Bodhgaya, home of a five-headed idol of Brahma, which represents the creative and female energy of Lord Brahma.
Architecture of Brahmayoni Temple
It is the place Where Buddha preached the fire sermon. It is believed that by hearing his teachings each ascetic became enlightened.
Brahmayoni is situated on the highest hilltop of Gaya so it also provides a beautiful panoramic view of the nearby places. At the top, there is one more cave named Maitreyiyoni Gufa and a temple of Sri Ashtabhuja Devi.
Perched atop Brahmayoni Hill, the sacred shrine of Brahmayoni is a marvelous tourist-cum-religious site in Bodhgaya, Bihar. This temple is said to represent the female energy of Lord Brahma, the creator of the world according to the religious Hindu texts. Brahmayoni Temple was constructed by a Maratha-chieftain, Rao Bhau Saheb, in the bygone era and has a flight of 424 steps.
