Bakraur

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.

Bakraur
Village
Sujata Garh Stupa
Bakraur Location in Bihar, India Show map of Bihar Bakraur Bakraur (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 24.6979734°N 85.0034624°E / 24.6979734; 85.0034624[1]
Country	India
State	Bihar
District	Gaya
Elevation	74 m (243 ft)
Languages
• Official	Magahi, Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	824231
Telephone code	91-631
Vehicle registration	BR-02

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.^[2][3]: 32 A stupa dedicated to Sujata has been erected in Bakraur (photo).

See also

• List of Monuments of National Importance in Bihar