Mocharim
Mocharim is a village in the Gaya district, state of Bihar, India, nearly 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) south of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya.[4] It lies at the western bank of the river Niranjana (Phalgu). It is named after the naga Mucalinda, who is said to have protected Buddha from a great rainstorm when he was meditating. The village is home to Muchlind, an ancient pond where Buddha supposedly spent six weeks after attaining enlightenment.[4]
Mocharim | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Muchalinda lake | |
  Mocharim Location in Bihar, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°40′50.0″N 84°59′32.0″E[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Gaya |
| Panchayat | Mocharim Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Land | 11.64 km2 (4.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 34 m (111 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,808[2] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Magahi, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 824231[3] |
References
- "Google Maps".
- "Census of India 2011: Bihar" (PDF). Census of India.
- "Locate Post Office". Department of Posts.
- Kumar, Alok (2017-10-29). "Pond plan for Buddha circuit". The Telegraph.
External links
- Mocharim at deepawali night (Facebook)
- mocharim village group (Facebook)
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