Sujatha Temple

Bodh Gaya, India Phone: Not Available Not available

About

Just 2 kilometres away from Bodh Gaya is the Sujata Temple. During Lord Buddha's journey to enlightenment, he had renounced all worldly pleasures, including food. It was during this time when a tribal woman (named Sujatha) offered  kheer  to Buddha who was starving from long. It is believed that after 6 years of practicing meditation,  kheer  was the first morsel Buddha ate. This temple, situated close to the Phalgu river, is thus dedicated to this tribal woman.