20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony Begins in Bodhgaya with Global Participation
The 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony (ITCC) commenced today in Bodhgaya with great reverence and distinguished global participation. The sacred event began at 8:00 AM with a grand Buddhist procession that started from the Royal Thai Buddhagaya Temple and concluded at the Kalachakra Ground. Representatives, laypersons, nuns, and monks from 17 countries joined the procession, […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Visits Sacred Mahabodhi Temple
Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha along with Shri K.C. Venugopal, MP& General Secretary (Organization), AICC , paid a reverential visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple, in Bodhgaya this morning. Upon his arrival at the sacred temple complex, […]
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 […]
Record Inflow of Sri Lankan Pilgrims at Mahabodhi Mahavihara
The Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) is pleased to inform that a large number of Sri Lankan pilgrims are presently visiting the Mahabodhi Mahavihara for daily prayers, meditation, and pilgrimage. This season has witnessed one of the highest inflows of pilgrims from Sri Lanka, along with significant numbers from Vietnam, Thailand, Mongolia, and other countries. […]
Royal Thai Delegation Visits Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Strengthening Buddhist Ties
A 13-member Royal Thai Delegation, led by H.E. Ms. Sasirit Tangulrat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple in Bodhgaya on the evening of October 10, 2025. The visit underscored the deep spiritual and cultural connections between Thailand and India, centered around shared Buddhist heritage. […]
Visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice P. B. Bajanthri, Chief Justice, Patna High Court, to Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple
The Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) had the honor of welcoming Hon’ble Mr. Justice P. B. Bajanthri, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, along with His Lordship’s son, on a visit to the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara Temple in Bodhgaya. On arrival, Hon’ble the Chief Justice and his son were warmly received by the Dr. […]
Former Bihar CMs Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi Visit the Sacred Mahabodhi Temple
Former Chief Ministers of Bihar, Shri Lalu Prasad Yadav and Smt. Rabri Devi, accompanied by their son Shri Tejashwi Yadav and his wife, paid a reverential visit to the sacred Mahabodhi Temple on the morning of 9th September 2025. On their arrival, they were warmly received by the Chief Monk, Bhikkhu Chalinda, and the Caretaker […]
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 […]