Mahabodhi temple illuminated with lights on the occasion of 2569th Buddha jayanti celebration at Bodhgaya
Compassion in Action: Free Bus, Medical, and Refreshment Services for Buddha Purnima Devotees
A 25-member delegation of young political leaders from Sri Lanka, led by Mrs. Navya Singla, IFS, Second Secretary, High Commission of India, Colombo, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the evening of July 20, 2025. The delegation was warmly welcomed with traditional Khada scarves by Dr. Mahasweta Maharathi, Secretary of […]
2569th Buddha Jayanti Celebrated with Peace Procession and Prayers at Mahabodhi Temple
The 2569th Buddha Jayanti celebration, organized by the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), was held today with great reverence at the Mahabodhi Temple. The day began in a joyous atmosphere with a peace procession starting from the 80-feet temple at 7:00 AM, concluding under the Bodhi Tree within the Mahabodhi Mahavihara premises. The procession was […]
Bihar Government Leaders Offer Prayers at Mahabodhi Temple on 2569th Buddha Purnima
May 12: On the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Buddha Purnima, commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, prominent leaders from the Government of Bihar visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple to offer their reverence. Shri Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Dr. Prem Kumar, Minister of the Co-operative Department, and Shri Jibesh […]
Sacred Offerings at Sujata Temple Mark 2569th Buddha Purnima
May 12, 2025: As part of the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations, a special ceremony was held at the sacred Sujata Temple in Bakrour, marked by the offering of robes, kheer, and prayers. The event was led by Ven. Bhikkhu Chalinda, Chief Monk of the Mahabodhi Temple, along with resident monks and visiting Japanese monks. They […]
2569 Butterlamps Illuminate Mahabodhi Temple on Buddha Purnima Evening
May 12, 2025 — As part of the evening celebrations marking the 2569th Buddha Purnima, a special offering of 2569 Butterlamps was organized on Monday at the sacred premises of the Mahabodhi Temple, near the Butterlamp House area. The event, held in reverence of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana, brought together a large gathering […]
Spreading Compassion: BTMC Distributes Prasad to Hospital Patients After Buddha Purnima
The importance of offering succour to the needy is a central tenet of Buddhism and can never be overstated. Since ancient times, Dāna—the act of giving—has been revered as a Pāramitā, or supreme virtue. In keeping with this noble tradition, the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) distributed bags of prasad to patients at A.N. Magadh […]