Āṣāḍhī Pūrṇimā Observed with Devotion at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya, 10 July 2025 — Āṣāḍhī Pūrṇimā, a day of immense spiritual significance in the Buddhist tradition, was observed with reverence and devotion at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple. The occasion commemorates two pivotal events in the life of Lord Buddha: the delivering of his first sermon—the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta—at the Deer Park in Sarnath, and the […]
Thai Devotees Begin 3-Month Rainy Retreat Under Sacred Bodhi Tree at Bodhgaya
More than 40 devotees from Thailand including officials get ordination under sacred Bodhi tree At Mahabodhi temple at Bodhgaya on Tuesday for upcoming occasion of 3 month long Varsa vaas Rainy retreat.They offer special prayers under sacred Bodhi tree nd live for 3 month at Bodhgaya during rainy retreat
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2569 Butterlamps Illuminate Mahabodhi Temple on Buddha Purnima Evening
May 12, 2025 — As part of the evening celebrations marking the 2569th Buddha Purnima, a special offering of 2569 Butterlamps was organized on Monday at the sacred premises of the Mahabodhi Temple, near the Butterlamp House area. The event, held in reverence of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana, brought together a large gathering […]