Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for being the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala). Bodh gaya is about 12 km from Gaya City. The NH83 Highway connects Gaya and Bodh gaya.