Bodhgaya Temple

The Hydro-Cleaning work at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple

The hydro-cleaning work at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple (Mahabodhi Mahavihara), a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, was initiated by the volunteer group “Chobtham” from Thailand on 17 February 2026. The commencement was marked by a spiritually uplifting ceremony featuring solemn prayers and blessings from revered monks. The initiative is being carried out […]

Hon’ble Governor of Tripura Visits Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple in Bodh Gaya

His Excellency Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, Hon’ble Governor of Tripura, accompanied by Smt. N. Renuka, First Lady of Tripura, made a reverential evening visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya — the hallowed place where Lord Buddha attained Supreme Enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree. Upon arrival, […]

The Bodhgaya Temple Advisory Board (BTAB) Meeting

The Bodhgaya Temple Advisory Board (BTAB) Meeting was convened on Monday, 23rd February 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the ITC WelcomHotel, Bodhgaya. Her Excellency the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka to India, Ms. Mahishini Colonnee, was nominated to preside over the meeting. Her gracious presence added solemn dignity to the proceedings, reflecting the deep spiritual […]

International Naval Delegation Visits Mahabodhi Temple During IFR & MILAN-26 Cultural Tour

The International Fleet Review (IFR) & MILAN-26, a biennial multilateral maritime event hosted by the Indian Navy since 1995 at Visakhapatnam, is being organised this year in February 2026. On Friday, 20th February 2026, a special Cultural Tour to Bodhgaya was arranged, during which a distinguished delegation comprising approximately 327 naval officers and personnel from […]

Hydro-Cleaning Work at Mahabodhi Temple Initiated by Chobtham (Thailand)

The arection of bamboo scaffolding work for the hydro-cleaning work of the sacred Mahabodhi Temple commenced on 17 February 2026 with solemn prayers and blessings offered by revered monks in a spiritually uplifting ceremony. Dr. Mahashweta Maharathi, Secretary, Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC); Dr. Arvind Kumar Singh, Member, BTMC;Venerable Bhikkhu Chalinda, Chief Monk of the […]

Nishant Kumar Visits the Sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple Complex

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar, visited the revered Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the hallowed place of Lord Buddha’s enlightenment — on the evening of February 14, 2026. Upon his arrival, Mr. Nishant Kumar was warmly welcomed with a traditional khada (ceremonial scarf) by Dr. […]

Chief Justice of Patna High Court Pays Reverential Visit to Mahabodhi Mahavihara

The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Bihar, Shri Sangam Kumar Sahoo, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, this evening – January 31, 2026. He was accompanied by the Gaya, District Magistrate-cum-Chairman of the BTMC, Shri Sashank Subhankar. On arrival at the Mahabodhi Temple he was warmly received by the Resident Monks of the […]