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2013 Bodh Gaya blasts
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Bodhi Tree near the Mahabodhi Temple; where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment
Bodh Gaya, Bihar is located in Bihar
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Location in Bihar
Location Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Date 7 July 2013
5:30 - 6:00 (IST)
Attack type
Bombing
Weapons Crude bombs and cylinder bombs
Non-fatal injuries
5
Suspected perpetrators
Indian Mujahideen
Communist Party of India (Maoist)

On July 7, 2013, several bombs exploded at the Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodh Gaya, India. This temple is a very important place. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means it is protected for its special cultural or historical value.

Five people, including two monks, were hurt in the explosions. Luckily, many other bombs were found before they could explode. These were safely turned off.

The main temple buildings, called viharas, were not damaged. Also, the special Bodhi Tree, where Buddha is said to have found enlightenment, was safe. People have been arrested, but no group has said they were responsible for the attack. Important world leaders, like the Dalai Lama and Aung San Suu Kyi, shared their worries about what happened.

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In Spanish: Explosiones en Bodh Gaya de 2013 para niños

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