Mocharim village near Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya derives its name after naga Mucalinda who is believed to have protected Buddha from a great rainstorm when he was meditating. Lord Buddha is said to have spent six weeks after attaining enlightenment near the ancient pond in this village.
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| Mocharim is another nearby village situated about 1 kilometre south of the Mahabodhi Temple on the west bank of Niranjana River which derives its name after naga Mucalinda who is believed to have protected Buddha from a great rainstorm when he was meditating. |
| Lord Buddha supposedly spent six weeks after attaining enlightenment near the ancient pond in this village. |
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Gaya |
| Sub-division | Sadar |
| Block | Bodh Gaya |
| Village | Mocharim |
| Postal Code | 824231 |
| Coordinates | 24°40′50.0″N 84°59′32.0″E |
| Google map link | https://goo.gl/maps/tfZkrHF1oJqzMSui8 |
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