Bakraur
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| settlement_type = Village
| image_skyline = Sujata Garh.JPG
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| image_caption = Sujata Garh Stupa
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar, India
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| subdivision_name1 = Bihar
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Gaya
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| elevation_m = 74
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Magahi, Hindi
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 824231
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| area_code = 91-631
| registration_plate = BR-02
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Bakraur, sometimes called Bakrour, is a village located slightly east of Bodh Gaya in the state of Bihar, India. It lies directly across the Phalgu River from the town of Bodh Gaya, where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.
The village of Bakraur is believed to be the home of Sujata, who is said to have fed Gautama Buddha milk and rice shortly before he attained Enlightenment.{{cite book |last1=Prasoon|first1=Shrikant |title=Knowing Buddha : [life and teachings] |date=2007 |publisher=Hindoology Books|location=[Delhi] |isbn=9788122309638 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Us9wbjmvXfgC&dq=sujata++bakraur&pg=PT32}}{{cite book |last1=Dwivedi |first1=Sunita |last2=Lama |first2=Dalai (foreword) |authorlink2=14th Dalai Lama |title=Buddhist heritage sites of India|date=2006 |publisher=Rupa & Co. |location=New Delhi |isbn=8129107384}}{{rp|32}} A stupa dedicated to Sujata has been erected in Bakraur (photo).
See also
References
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External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hh2-bG52Q Sujata Stupa] (YouTube)
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Category:Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India
Category:History of Buddhism in India
Category:Tourist attractions in Bihar
Category:Buddhist sites in Bihar
Category:Cities and towns in Gaya district