In Bihar, Buddha Purnima celebrations at Bodhgaya is symbolic this year as the world heritage site Mahabodhi Mahavihara is closed due to lockdown&nbsp; till June 1st in the wake of Covid -19.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodhgaya.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Mahabodhi Mahavihara chief monk Bhikkhu Chalinda said there will be no gathering on the Mahavihara campus.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Only 10 monks visited Mahavihara and offered kheer and civara( robe) at the statue of Lord Buddha in the sanctum sanctorum followed by chanting of 'sutra'.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The monks also offered flowers at the sacred Bodhi tree and held prayers.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The puja activities will be available on Facebook for other Buddhist devotees across the world.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | May 26, 2021 2:01 PM
Buddha Purnima celebrations at Bodhgaya symbolic this year due to COVID-19 lockdown in Bihar