New Year Greetings from Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Bodhgaya

New Year’s Message On this sacred land of Bodhgaya, the blessed seat of the Buddha’s supreme Enlightenment, we extend our warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year. From Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Buddha’s timeless message of peace, compassion, loving-kindness, and selfless service has continued to […]
Prayers for World Peace and Happiness on New Year First Day at Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya
महाबोधि महाविहार वार्षिक कैलेंडर 2026 का हुआ विमोचन

आज समाहरणालय सभाकक्ष में जिला पदाधिकारी सह अध्यक्ष बीटीएमसी बोधगया श्री शशांक शुभंकर द्वारा बीटीएमसी की ओर से बनाए गए महाबोधि मंदिर की वार्षिक कैलेंडर का विमोचन किया गया। इस बहुप्रिष्ठीय कैलेंडर में बोधगया की सांस्कृतिक विरासत दर्शाया गया है। विदित हो कि बीटीएमसी के नेतृत्व मे मंदिर के विकास हेतु अनेको कार्य करवाये गए […]
Mahabodhi Temple in Dense fog on Monday Morning
Visit of H.H. the 41st Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche to Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya

His Holiness the 41st Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche graciously arrived at the Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple, Bodhgaya, on 25 December 2025, marking the commencement of a 10-day special prayer (Puja) for Universal Peace and Harmony, to be held from 25 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. Upon his arrival, His Holiness was accorded a warm and […]
Fourth Pali–Sanskrit Chanting Programme Held Under the Sacred Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi Temple

Conceived on the initiative of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in 2022, with the objective of fostering unity, dialogue, and mutual understanding among diverse Buddhist traditions, the Fourth Pali–Sanskrit Chanting Programme was held on 23rd and 24th December 2025 beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya. The programme continues a series […]
Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar Visits the Sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya

The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, this morning. He was accompanied by the Chairman of the BTMC, Shri Sashank Subhankar On arrival at the Mahabodhi Temple he was warmly received by the Resident Monks of the Mahabodhi Temple—Venerable Bhikkhu Chalinda, Bhante Dinanand, Caretaker Monk of the […]
17th Gyalwa Karmapa Conducts 23rd Kagyu Monlam Under the Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi Temple

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism visited the Mahabodhi Temple this morning to conduct the 23rd Kagyu Monlam, taking place under the Bodhi Tree in the premises of the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya which commenced from 15th December and continue till 21 December 2025. […]
Tormas beautifully decorated at Mahabodhi temple on Monday
Kagyu Monlam 2025 Prayers Begin Under the Sacred Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi Temple