The beginning of it all Mahabodi Temple-part-3

Ratanaghara (The jewel house): There is a small shrine with small images of the Buddha at the north-west of the Bodhi tree. It is stated that the  Buddha spent the fourth week in meditation here reflecting on the Law of Dependent Origination. As per legend, a ray of six colours was said to have emanated from his body during that period. These are the same colours that are used in the present day Buddhist flag.

Ajapala Nigrodha Tree (Banyan tree): A stone pillar marking the Banyan tree is located near the entrance of  the Temple Complex at the middle  of the path that leads to the main temple. This is the spot where a tree once stood, under which the Buddha  spent the fifth week in meditation and delivered a discourse on the equality of all sentient beings. It is also said to  be the same place where the Buddha  stated that only by good deeds one becomes a Brahamana, not by birth.

Mucalinda Lake (The adobe of snake king):This is the spot where the Buddha spent the sixth week in  meditation after his enlightenment. As per a legend, when the Buddha was in meditation here, there was severe  thunderstorm. On seeing the Buddha  getting wet, the snake king of the lake  named  Mucalinda came out of the  water and protected the Buddha with his hood from the violent wind and rains. 

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