BTMC Lights 500 Mud Lamps at Mahabodhi Temple on Festival of Lights
Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee, its members, Bhikshus and staff members joined the nation in celebrating the Festival of Lights by offering 500 mud lamps this evening at 6:00 PM at the entrance of the Mahabodhi Temple, with prayers that the flame of these lamps may bring the brightness of wisdom and the glow of joy […]
Young novice get ordained as monks under the Holy Bodhi Tree by the Chief Abbot of Royal Wat Thai Temple
International Holy Maha Sangha Civara Dana Ceremony Held under the Sacred Bodhi Tree, Mahabodhi Mahavihara
On the auspicious occasion of Pavarana Day, which marks the conclusion of the three-month Buddhist Rainy Retreat (Vassa) in the Theravada tradition, the International Holy Maha Sangha Civara (Robe) Dana Ceremony was held under the Sacred Bodhi Tree at the Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Bodhgaya, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The sacred ceremony was graced by the […]
Meeting of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC)
A meeting of the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) was held on Wednesday, 24th September 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the premises of the new BTMC Office Building, under the chairmanship of Mr. Shashank Shubankar, Chairman, BTMC-cum-DM, Gaya. The agenda of the meeting included: Planning and maintenance of regular works related to the Mahabodhi Temple. […]
BTMC Makes Comprehensive Arrangements for Annual Pindadana in Bodhgaya
A large number of pilgrims are arriving in Bodhgaya to perform the annual Pindadana. The Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC) has made comprehensive arrangements for the smooth conduct of all religious activities related to Pindadana within the precincts of the Mahabodhi Temple. The designated area for Pindadana, on the southern side of the Temple near […]
Madhu Purnima: Celebrating the Spirit of Generosity in Bodhgaya
“Madhu Purnima” is one of the holy festivals observed on the full moon day of the month of Bhadrapada, in memory of the service and support offered to Gautama Buddha by the animals of the Parileya forest in India. “Madhu Purnima” conveys the message of the greatness of generosity. During His tenth Vassavasa (the monsoon […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hon’ble CM of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar Inaugurates Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa at Vaishali
Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa at Vaishali, Building and Construction Dept. of the Govt. of Bihar Inauguration Ceremony on 29th July 2025
Letters of Appreciation Presented to Venerable Monastics for Their Gracious Presence at Vaishali Buddha Memorial Inauguration
Handing over the Letter of Appreciation to all the Venerable Bhikkhus, Lamas and Nuns with heartfelt thanks for the kind coordination, cooperation and gracious presence at the Inauguration Ceremony of the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa at Vaishali on Tuesday the 29th July, 2025 – by Dr. Mahashweta Maharathi, Secretary, Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee and […]