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, […]
Sri Lankan Youth Political Delegation Visits Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Strengthening India–Sri Lanka Ties
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 […]
Royal Thai Government Delegation Visits Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Strengthening Spiritual Ties
A distinguished 10-member Royal Thai Government delegation, led by Mrs. Yupha Taweewattanakitborwon, Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister, visited the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, today. The delegation was warmly welcomed with traditional Khada scarves by Dr. Mahasweta Maharathi, Secretary of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC), Bhikkhu Chalinda, […]
Norwegian Ambassador to India Visits the Sacred Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya
Her Excellency Ms. May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, visited Bodhgaya on Tuesday, 8th July 2025, as part of her official visit to Bihar from 7th to 9th July 2025. She was accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Espen Aasen, and Senior Advisor, Ms. Undis V. Singh. Upon arrival at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Her […]
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, […]
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 […]