Sujata Garh, Buddhist stupa in Bakraur village, Gaya district, India
Sujata Garh is a Buddhist stupa positioned on the eastern bank of the Phalgu River in Bakraur village. The structure displays traditional Buddhist architecture with reinforcements added during different periods of its history.
Construction of the stupa began in the 2nd century BCE and underwent several rebuilding phases over time. An inscription from the 8th-9th century CE records the involvement of a Pala dynasty ruler, showing how the site remained important across different eras.
The site honors Sujata, a milkmaid who offered rice porridge and milk to Gautama Buddha when he ended his ascetic practices. This act of compassion remains a central story in Buddhist tradition and is remembered by pilgrims visiting the area.
The stupa can be reached on foot from Bodh Gaya in roughly twenty minutes. Local guides are available at the site and can explain the religious significance and archaeological details of the monument.
Archaeological finds such as polished pottery and stamped coins suggest that an adjacent monastery once stood near the stupa. These discoveries reveal how integral the site was to the surrounding Buddhist community.
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