Why are monks protesting at Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site, in Bihar?
A longstanding dispute over the control of Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is once again at the forefront. Several ...
What is the controversy over the Bodh Gaya temple? | Explained
Buddhist monks protest for autonomy over Bodh Gaya temple, demanding repeal of Bodh Gaya Temple Act since 1949.
India’s largest Buddha statue is drawing global tourists. Here’s what makes it special
India’s hidden gem, the mesmerizing reclining Buddha statute in Bodh Gaya is a must-visit. Here’s why travellers are flocking to this sacred site.
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What Archaeologists Are Uncovering About the Buddha in His Legendary Nepali Hometown
Shortly after dawn, more than 200 monks from an order of Tibetan exiles carry carefully bundled scriptures and 108 gold-gilt ...
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Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine
Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.
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From Bodh Gaya to Mumbai, protests to ‘free’ Buddhist temple gather steam
An agitation demanding the end of ‘Brahmin control’ over the Mahabodhi temple has struck a chord in Maharashtra and other ...
Telangana Governor graces Bihar Diwas celebrations at Raj Bhavan
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, and the First Lady of the State, Sudha Dev Varma, attended the Bihar Foundation Day (Bihar Diwas) celebrations as Chief Guests at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, here ...