Historic First: India Hosts World’s Largest Buddhist Congregation at Bodhgaya
Nov 04, 2026
New Delhi [India], November 4: India, the sacred birthplace of the Buddha and the Dhamma, is set to host the 21st International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony for the first time in history. The ten-day global congregation will be held at the Mahabodhi Mahavihar complex in Bodhgaya from December 2 to 12, 2026, marking a moment of immense national pride and a historic return of the sacred chanting to the land of the Buddha’s enlightenment. At a special press conference held in Mumbai, Bhante Vinay Rakkhita, General Secretary of the International Tipitaka Chanting Council (ITCC), and member Aman Kamble shared the detailed roadmap of this grand event, fully dedicated to the Triple Gem (Buddha-Dhamma-Sangha). Prominent dignitaries Dr. Vijay Kadam and Dr. Nisha Rangari were also present at the press conference.
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