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.
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