Bodhgaya – An Epitome of Buddhist Devotion

Devotees try to find ways to express their devotion. They abstain from comforts, perform chants and ceremonies and dedicate their lives to the lord. Recently 200 Thai devotees along with their king, HH Bhumibol Atulya donated 300 kg of gold to beautify the dome of Bodh Gaya's 1,500-year-old Mahabodhi temple. The holiest shrine of Buddhism, the Great Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya is receiving a gold inlay on the dome. The fine task is being carried out under the team guidance of technical experts from Thailand and ASI officials.

The gold was brought safely from Bangkok to Bodhgaya on a chartered plane. Followed by this, the devotees performed prayers within the temple premises and meditated under the Bodhi Tree. This act of devotion towards the spiritual center of Buddhist faith has drawn a lot of appreciation from the world over. This initiative from the Thai Buddhist followers have certainly beautified the temple and gave it a new look after it was inlaid with gold.

Mr. Sumit Mathur, Director of Top-Travel and Tours appreciated this initiative from Thai Buddhist followers. According to him, "This new, gold plated spire would doubtless attract more Buddhists to the temple.”

Buddhist Train too welcomes this initiative of Thai Buddhists and expresses their gratitude towards their holy act of devotion. Offering only train travel to the Buddhist followers and travellers in India, the company is also dedicated to welcome the visitors from the world over to the spiritual site of Bodhgaya after gold inlay.