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Devotees from across world gather in Bodh Gaya for Buddha Purnima celebrations for world peace in Northern India

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On 12 May Monday earlier morning Devotees from across world gather in world Heritage Bodh Gaya for Buddha Purnima celebrations.

In Bihar, a special event is being held at the Mahabodhi Temple premises in Bodhgaya, the international Buddhist pilgrimage and heritage site.

On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, devotees from several countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, have reached Bodh Gaya, the land of enlightenment of Lord Buddha, to offer prayers. A special prayer is being organised at the Mahabodhi Temple. A special Dhamma Yatra led by Buddhist monks has started from the 80-foot statue of Lord Buddha, which is passing through various parts of Bodhgaya; it will culminate at the Mahabodhi Temple. On this occasion, special prayers are being offered under the holy Mahabodhi tree. Besides Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, a large number of devotees are attending the special prayers. Buddhist monks and devotees are reciting the Panchsheel Sutta on this occasion. The entire atmosphere is resonating with the chanting of “Buddham Sharanam Gacchami”.

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