Updated On: 11 July, 2013 12:24 AM IST | | Agencies
According to ASI, the serial blasts couldn't harm the ancient structure; however, the modern staircase near the Bodhi tree -- which is believed to be the spot where Buddha attained enlightenment about 2,500 years ago -- got damaged
An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team visited the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, after Sunday’s serial blasts and found that only modern structures had been damaged.
“Our Patna team visited the site the very next day after the blast. Their reports have confirmed that only a few modern structures were damaged. The ancient structure is unscratched,” said BR Mani, ASI additional director general.