Buddhist monks protest for autonomy over Bodh Gaya temple, demanding repeal of Bodh Gaya Temple Act since 1949.

Under the sacred pipal or Bodhi tree, Gautama Buddha (Prince Siddhartha) attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. According to some Buddhist texts, the pipal is believed to be the centre of the ...

An agitation demanding the end of ‘Brahmin control’ over the Mahabodhi temple has struck a chord in Maharashtra and other ...

The shrine is shaped like the original Stupa constructed by King Ashoka. The temple contains a huge Buddha statue sitting cross-legged. Delicately carved stone railings encircle the temple complex.

Just 650 meters from the Mahabodhi Temple, the Thai Monastery, or Wat Thai Buddhagaya, showcases a beautiful blend of the Thai and Buddhist architecture. A 25-meter-high bronze Buddha statue is ...

Explore Bodh Gaya, the land of Buddha’s enlightenment. Visit ancient temples, monasteries, meditation retreats, and cultural ...

Students also joined the parade, which began at the historic Kalachakra Ground and made its way to the Mahabodhi Temple area, culminating at the 80ft Buddha statue. Footage shows the colourful and ...

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Thousands in Ladakh have joined the hunger strike in Bodh Gaya for full control of the Mahabodhi temple, the place where according to tradition the Buddha received enlightenment. At the heart of ...

Here, we have built India's largest Buddha statue, attracting visitors from ... is unable to attract as many tourists as it should. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is one of ...