Kalachakra Festival 2019 – A path to the realization of the true meaning of life
The spiritual quest- “Kalachakra” or Wheel of Time initiated by His Holiness Dalai Lama is highly popular among tourists visiting Bodh Gaya seeking spiritual relief…
Buddha Purnima Celebrated in Bodhgaya – An Important Day for Buddhists
An important day for Buddhist devotees, Buddha Purnima was celebrated last month at various sacred sites in India including Bodhgaya. Also known as Buddha Jayanti…
Bodhgaya recognized in Hindustan Times – A new and unique twist to tourism in India
A new trend, a rather unusual one, in terms of tourism in India: International hotel chains are branching out into smaller cities. Previously you’d have…
New Year in India – Celebrating the New Year the Indian way!
Though the New Year based on the Gregorian Calander is an optional holiday, the day is celebrated in an elaborate manner in India; people from…
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival – Celebrating the God of wisdom and wealth
Image by Srivatsan, Ganesh-chaturthi-l, CC BY-SA 3.0 Hindu festivals in India are renowned for its colour and the rich undiluted culture that is displayed through the rituals that…
Asalha Puja and Katina – A sacred Buddhist holiday
The 8th full moon of the year is considered a very sacred day for Buddhist devotees around the world. It is said to be the…
Buddhi Jayanti Festival in Bodhgaya – celebrating the life of Buddha
Buddha Jayanthi is a Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, death and enlightens of Lord Buddha. The date usually falls in late April or May…
Buddha Jayanti Festival May 2018 – One of a kind celebration
The Buddha Jayanti Festival is a celebration to commemorate the birth of Prince Siddhartha who attained enlightenment to become Gautama Buddha. An interesting aspect of…
The Dalai Lama Gives Teachings in Bodhgaya – Buddhism’s Most Significant Individual Graces the Birthplace of the Philosophy.
The Dalai Lama, who the Tibetan people believe to be the incarnation of the Bodhisattva of compassion, conducted a series of teachings at Bodh Gaya…
Chhath Puja Festival – Ancient Hindu Vedic festival
Devoted to the Sun God, Indians celebrated their thanksgiving festival locally known as Chhath Puja, on the 26th of October 2017. Chhath Puja is…