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Thai Delegation Visits Bodh Gaya to Boost Buddhist Heritage Promotion by Bihar Government
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 07:31 AM
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A Thai delegation visited Bodh Gaya as part of the Bihar government's initiative to promote Buddhist heritage, highlighting growing cultural ties between India and Thailand.
A delegation from Thailand arrived in Bodh Gaya, the UNESCO‑listed Buddhist pilgrimage site in Bihar, on a visit organized under the state government's cultural promotion programme.
The trip is part of Bihar's broader effort to highlight its Buddhist heritage, aiming to attract more international tourists and strengthen ties with Buddhist‑majority nations.
Officials from the Bihar tourism department briefed the Thai guests on ongoing restoration projects at the Mahabodhi Temple complex and discussed potential collaborative events such as seminars and cultural exchanges.
The delegation is expected to return to Thailand after a short stay, during which they will also visit local museums and meet scholars specializing in Buddhist studies.
The trip is part of Bihar's broader effort to highlight its Buddhist heritage, aiming to attract more international tourists and strengthen ties with Buddhist‑majority nations.
Officials from the Bihar tourism department briefed the Thai guests on ongoing restoration projects at the Mahabodhi Temple complex and discussed potential collaborative events such as seminars and cultural exchanges.
The delegation is expected to return to Thailand after a short stay, during which they will also visit local museums and meet scholars specializing in Buddhist studies.