Chaudhary's devotional visit at the ancient shrine

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Gaya district, on Friday, 1 May 2026, during an official visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Chief Minister Chaudhary conducted an inspection of the Mahabodhi Temple premises, reviewing the upkeep and maintenance of the 6th-century Buddhist monument on 1 May 2026.

Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary visited the Mahabodhi Temple alongside Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on 1 May 2026, underscoring the site's significance as a major Buddhist pilgrimage destination.

Chief Minister Chaudhary made an official visit to the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, on 1 May 2026.

Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary participated in prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple, one of India's oldest brick structures and a revered Buddhist sanctuary in Bodh Gaya.

Chief Minister Chaudhary's visit to the Mahabodhi Temple on 1 May 2026 reflects the continued prominence of Bodh Gaya as a major centre for Buddhist pilgrimage and devotion in Bihar.