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 […]
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 […]