Bodhgaya Temple

New Year Greetings from Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Bodhgaya

New Year’s Message

On this sacred land of Bodhgaya, the blessed seat of the Buddha’s supreme Enlightenment, we extend our warmest greetings and heartfelt wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

From Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Buddha’s timeless message of peace, compassion, loving-kindness, and selfless service has continued to inspire and guide humanity across centuries. As caretakers of this holy site, the Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee remains deeply committed to preserving and promoting these universal values for the welfare of all beings.

In the spirit of unity and global harmony, we pray for a world free from conflict and suffering, where understanding prevails over division and compassion blossoms in every heart.

May this New Year bring renewed hope, spiritual growth, good health, and abundant happiness to all. Let us continue to walk together on the noble path shown by the Buddha, fostering peace within and around us.

Sabbe Bhavantu Sukhinah.

(Mahashweta Maharathi)

Member Secretary

Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC)

Mahabodhi Mahavihara, Bodhgaya