Prachin Bharat Multimedia Museum is a museum in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, located 500 meters from the Mahabodhi Temple and 2 kilometers from the Bodhgaya Bus Station. It is one of Bodhgaya's most important museums, as well as one of the city's most noteworthy tourist attractions.
The museum was designed to provide visitors a fascinating look into Gautam Buddha's life. The museum teaches tourists with informative animated films and audio-visual presentations that tell the history of the Mahabodhi Temple from its founding by Emperor Asoka to its eventual decline and rebirth by a Sri Lankan pilgrim who single-handedly wrested it from Shaivite priests.
The show is organized into four portions, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the subject: 3D animation, historical context, geographical coverage, and Lord Buddha's opinions. Prince Siddhartha's ascension into Nirvana, his first sermon, his travels, and eventually his death in Kushinagar are all covered. These animated samples help to bring the Eight-Fold Path and the Middle Path to life. It also contains information on his teachings, which is presented in the form of multimedia and 3D animated movies. This is an excellent opportunity for children, in particular, to appreciate the complexities of Buddhism and its gentle founder, who continues to live on in the lives of millions of people throughout the world.
Location: Bodhgaya, Bihar, 824231, India
Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Required: 1 hour - 2 hours
Entry: Rs.10/- per person