On the occasion of Pitra Paksha, a free medical camp was inaugurated on 06.09.2025 which will run till 21.09.2025.
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay Visits the Sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
The Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan, Mr. Tshering Tobgay, accompanied by his wife and official entourage, paid a visit to the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, on the afternoon of Thursday, 4th September 2025. On arrival, the Hon’ble Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by Mr. Sashank Subhankar, District Magistrate of Gaya and Chairman of the Bodhgaya […]
U.S. Consulate Official Ms. Elizabeth Lee Visits Mahabodhi Temple
The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most sacred places for Buddhists worldwide, welcomed Ms. Elizabeth Lee, Director of the American Center and Public Affairs Officer for Mission India’s U.S. Consulate in Kolkata, on a visit today. Ms. Lee was warmly greeted with a traditional khada by Dr. Mahashweta Maharathi, […]
Russian Delegation from Republic of Kalmykia Visits the Sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara
A distinguished eight-member Russian government delegation from the Republic of Kalmykia, led by Mr. Khasikov Batu, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, and Kirishov Sergey (Geshe Yonten), Chairman of the Central Spiritual Administration of Buddhists in Russia, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this morning. The delegation was warmly welcomed with […]
The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) Office, Bodhgaya
The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) Office, Bodhgaya. The National Flag was ceremonially hoisted by Dr. Mahashweta Maharathi, Secretary (BTMC) in the presence of venerable monks and nuns from different monasteries, BTMC members, officials of the local administration, police personnels, and devotees. The […]
UNESCO South Asia Director Mr. Tim Curtis Revisits Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple Complex During Official Mission to India
Mr. Tim Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative of the South Asia Regional Office, on his second day in Bodhgaya, revisited the Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple Complex on 9 August 2025. He was accompanied by Ms. Sneha Borate, Programme Officer for Culture, UNESCO Office in New Delhi, and Mr. Virendra Singh, Superintendent Archaeologist, Bodhgaya ASI Museum. The […]
UNESCO’s Tim Curtis Visits Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, to Strengthen Heritage Preservation Efforts
Mr. Tim Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative for the Regional Office in New Delhi, visited the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, on Friday, 8 August 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Cutis is the UNESCO’s representative for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. Mr. Curtis on his visit to the Mahabodhi Temple experienced the cultural […]
Odisha Delegation Explores Buddhist Collaboration at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
A four-member delegation from Odisha, led by Shri Balwant Singh (IAS), Secretary Tourism, and Shri Vijay Ketan Upadhyay (IAS), Secretary Cultural, Government of Odisha, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya on the evening of August 3, 2025. The delegation was warmly welcomed with traditional khada by Dr. Mahasweta Maharathi, Secretary of the Bodhgaya Temple […]
Sri Sanjay Kumar, Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC), Election Commission of India (ECI), visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple
Sri Sanjay Kumar, Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC), Election Commission of India (ECI), visited the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Bodhgaya today. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed with a traditional khada by Sri Shashank Shubhankar, District Magistrate and Chairman of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), Dr. Mahasweta Maharathi, Secretary, […]
Tree Plantation Drive by Secretary and BTMC Monks at Meditation ParkBodhgaya
In a collective effort to promote environmental sustainability and enrich the sacred atmosphere of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple complex, a tree plantation drive was organized today at the Meditation Park, Bodhgaya.The initiative witnessed active participation from all Venerable Monks, Employees, Members, and the Member Secretary of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), who together planted […]