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Thousands of devotees flock to Bodh Gaya on Buddha Purnima amid tight security
The Island
|May 13, 2025
On the auspicious occasion of Lord Buddha’s 2569th birth anniversary, thousands of devotees have been arriving at Bodh Gaya since the early hours of Monday morning to offer prayers and pay homage at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) reported yesterday (12)
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The Temple complex, regarded as the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, witnessed long queues of pilgrims carrying flowers and chanting prayers in reverence.
This year, the Buddha Jayanti celebrations are being held from May 11 to May 13, jointly organised by the Gaya district administration and the Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee (BTMC).
To ensure the smooth conduct of the three-day event and the safety of the visitors, heavy security has been deployed across Bodh Gaya. CCTV surveillance and a strong police presence have been set up to monitor every corner of the temple town.
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