Religious Festival · Bihar
Buddha Purnima, Bodh Gaya
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Photo: Sumitsurai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Buddha Purnima at the Mahabodhi Temple, where the Buddha attained enlightenment.
Pilgrims from across the Buddhist world gather at the Mahabodhi Temple on Buddha Purnima for prayers, processions and meditation.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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