PM Modi has been invited by Thero, who met him recently. They thanked PM Modi for bringing the relics of two famous followers of Lord Buddha, Sariputra, and Mahamoggallana, from Thailand to India and then to Sanchi. He also praised PM Modi as a world leader who spreads the message of peace. Thero also showed PM Modi the passport of a famous Buddhist monk and writer, Anagarika Dharmapala.
This is a two-day festival, which will be held on 24-25 November. It is organized by the Sri Lanka Mahabodhi Society and the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Why is this festival special?
This Mahabodhi Mahotsav is held every year on the last Sunday of November in Sanchi. The festival was started in 1952, and since then, it has been held every year on the last Sunday of November. The festival is organized by the Sri Lanka Mahabodhi Society and the Government of Madhya Pradesh to celebrate the anniversary of Chetiyagiri Vihara. During the festival, domestic and foreign tourists get to experience Buddhist philosophy and tradition, as well as the local culture of Madhya Pradesh.