FRI Scientists Apply Organic Neem Spray and Declare the Sacred Bodhi Tree Healthy

On the second day of the visit of the FRI scientists from Dehradun, a neem-based organic spray was applied to the branches and trunk of the Holy Bodhi Tree to prevent possible insect attacks from neighboring trees. After conducting a thorough examination, the scientists — Dr. Shailesh Pandey and Dr. Santan Bharthawal — declared that […]

FRI Scientists Conduct Routine Health Check of the Sacred Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi Temple

Scientists from the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun arrived in Bodhgaya on Wednesday the 24th September, 2025 for the Routine Check-up of the Bodhi Tree in the premises of the Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhagaya. On Thursday 25th September 2025 they visited the Mahabodhi Temple and carried out the inspection works in and around the Bodhi Tree and […]

FRI Scientists Conduct Health Check-Up of Sacred Bodhi Tree at Bodhgaya

A team of Scientists from the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Dr. Santan Bharthawal and Dr. Shailesh Pandey arrived in Bodhgaya on Monday, 23rd June 2025, for the routine health check-up of the sacred Bodhi Tree. On Tuesday, 24th June 2025, the team visited the Mahabodhi Temple and conducted a detailed inspection of the Bodhi […]