Around 2500 years back, a young ascetic, Siddhartha set his foot in Bodh Gaya in search of true knowledge, looking for enlightenment. After meditating under a peepal tree for a long time, Siddharth Gautam attained enlightenment and became Bodhi Sattva or the Enlightened one. The Mahabodhi Temple, one of UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most important tourist attractions.