BTMC Observes Kartik Purnima with Sanghadāna and Sacred Illuminations
In Buddhism, Kartik Purnima is a holy day for spiritual reflection, devotion, and merit-making, often focusing on events from the life of the Buddha and important disciples. On this auspicious day, the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee also organized a Sanghadāna for the Venerable monks and nuns from various monasteries of Bodhgaya. In the evening, special […]
Vietnamese Saṅgha Offers Saṅghadāna to 1500 Monks Under the Sacred Bodhi Tree
Vietnami sangha offering sangh daan to 1500 international Buddhist monks under sacred Bodhi tree At Mahabodhi temple at Bodhgaya on Tuesday with world peace chanting…
Devotees from Thailand participating in kathina puja and Monk and Nuns ordination ceremony At Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya on Monday
Devotees from Burma participating in Robe offering ceremony under sacred Bodhi tree on Sunday
Devotees from Srilanka offer prayers nd carrying holy robe for kathina puja at Mahabodhi temple on Sunday
Lighting ceremony being held at holy Mahabodhi Mahavihara
Maha Kathina Cīvara Dāna Observed Under the Sacred Bodhi Tree
The Maha Kathina Cīvara Dāna Ceremony was observed with solemn devotion beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree at the Mahabodhi Mahāvihāra Temple, Bodhgaya — the holiest site marking the Enlightenment of Lord Buddha. The auspicious event was graciously sponsored by the Most Venerable Somdet Phra Dhīrañāṇamunī, Deputy Sangharāja of Thailand, together with his devoted disciples. Organised […]
BTMC Offers Heartfelt Condolences on the Passing of Most Venerable Dr. Bhaddanta Ñāṇissara
It is with our deepest sorrow and heartfelt reverence that the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) expresses profound condolences on the passing of The Most Venerable Dr. Bhaddanta Ñāṇissara, the world-renowned missionary, revered Dhamma teacher, and eminent Buddhist scholar of great wisdom and compassion. The Most Venerable Sayadaw resided at the Kusinara Myanmar Monastery, Kushinagar, […]
Mahabodhi Temple Illuminated in Red to Mark International Dyslexia Awareness Day
The Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was illuminated in red this evening ( on 26th October) to mark the International Dyslexia Awareness Day. The initiative was undertaken in response to the call from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, following communication from UNESCO MGIEP, to light up UNESCO Heritage Sites and key […]
Japanese Delegation Pays Obeisance at Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Celebrates 60 Years of Pilgrimage
A thirty-member Japanese delegation led by Mr. Kensuke Horiuchi, President and comprising members from renowned business houses — Santoku Co. and CGC Company of Japan — visited and paid obeisance at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple this evening. These distinguished business houses have made significant contributions towards the construction of the Rajgir Peace Pagoda and […]