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He got enlightenment under

  1. Pipal Tree

  2. Banyan Tree

  3. Mango Tree

  4. Banana Tree
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Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, attained enlightenment (nirvana) while meditating under a pipal (peepal) tree in Bodh Gaya. This tree, known as the Bodhi Tree, became the most sacred symbol in Buddhism as it represents the place of the Buddha's awakening. The event occurred after 49 days of meditation, when he achieved complete understanding of the nature of suffering and liberation.

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