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5/01/2009 - 5/31/2009Buddha Poornima
Bodh Gaya,
India
Buddha Poornima is a special day for Buddhists all over the world and celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Events and celebrations take place in Buddhist temples all over India but none so big as the celebrations at Bodh Gaya near Varanasi. Pilgrims travel from miles around to pay homage to Lord Buddha in a day of celebrations that is marked with prayer meetings, religious services, group meditation sessions and a huge procession.
Themes:
Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Mahabodhi Temple
Bodh Gaya is about 257km (160 miles) east of Varanasi. The temple is the focal point of the town
Bodh Gaya, India
Getting there:
Air: regular services connect Varanasi with Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Calcutta, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar and Katmandu.
Rail: Varanasi is a major rail junction. Several trains a day travel to Varanasi from both Calcutta and Delhi.
Contact Information:
Ministry of Tourism
Transport Bhavan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
110 001
India
Telephone: +91 (0)1137 11995.
Email: contactus@incredibleindia.org
Website: www.incredibleindia.org
