In this small and relatively peaceful town are the shrines dedicated to the Buddha built by various countries like China, Japan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, etc. It also has enough scenic beauty to attract nature lovers. A huge statue of Lord Buddha has now become a symbol of the holy town, and is located next to the Mahabodhi temple, which is a World Heritage site. Among local people, it is nicknamed ‘The 80-foot Buddha Statue’. The town sees an influx of visitors from all over the world throughout the year
