Celebration of the 90th Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Namgyal Tibetan Temple, Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya, 6th July 2025 — The 90th Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was celebrated with great reverence and joy on Sunday at the Namgyal Tibetan Temple, Bodhgaya. The event was jointly organised by the Namgyal Tibetan Monastery and the International Buddhist Council, Buddhagaya. The Hon’ble District Magistrate of Gaya and Chairman of […]
Special Prayers & Butterlamp Offering at Mahabodhi Temple on the 90th Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Bodhgaya, 6th July 2025 — The Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) organised a Special Prayer and 1000 Butterlamps Offering on the sacred premises of the Mahabodhi Temple (Mahavihara) on Sunday evening to celebrate the 90th Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, revered globally as a beacon of compassion, wisdom, and peace. The solemn […]
FRI Scientists Conduct Health Check-Up of Sacred Bodhi Tree at Bodhgaya
A team of Scientists from the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Dr. Santan Bharthawal and Dr. Shailesh Pandey arrived in Bodhgaya on Monday, 23rd June 2025, for the routine health check-up of the sacred Bodhi Tree. On Tuesday, 24th June 2025, the team visited the Mahabodhi Temple and conducted a detailed inspection of the Bodhi […]
BTMC Holds Prayer Ceremony and Lamp Offering for Victims of Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
The Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) held a prayer ceremony and lamp offering on June 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM in front of the Butter Lamp House at the Mahabodhi Temple to honour the memory of the victims of the tragic Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. The ceremony was attended by Bhikkhu Chalinda, Chief […]
INC Leader Rahul Gandhi Visits Mahabodhi Temple During Gaya Visit
Mr. Rahul Rajiv Gandhi a Member of the Indian National Congress (INC), and currently serving as the 12th leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and as the Member of the Lok Sabha for Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, since June 2024 during his visit to Gaya this morning also visited the Mahabodhi Temple June 06, […]
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 […]