Tejashwi Yadav seeks blessings from Dalai Lama in Bodh Gaya visit

Bihar's Deputy CM, Tejashwi Yadav, met the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in Bodh Gaya on Thursday. The meeting took place at the Tibetan Monastery, where Yadav sought the Dalai Lama's blessings. Following the meeting, Yadav visited the Maha Bodhi temple, offering prayers and inspecting arrangements made for devotees. He expressed his focus on beautifying the temple and outlined the state Tourism Department's efforts to enhance facilities for the increasing number of visitors. Additionally, Yadav mentioned the government's approval of a 5-star hotel in Bodh Gaya and his intention to inspect the site.

 Tejashwi Yadav's meeting with the Dalai Lama aligns with the state government's commitment to improving tourism facilities in Bodh Gaya. Yadav highlighted the Tourism Department's elaborate arrangements for devotees and emphasized the ongoing beautification work at the Maha Bodhi temple. Notably, CM Nitish Kumar had previously met the Dalai Lama on December 21, inviting him for the inauguration of the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa in Vaishali. The museum, constructed on 72 acres of land, will house a relic of Lord Buddha discovered in an archaeological excavation in Vaishali. The visit underscores Bihar's efforts to promote cultural and religious tourism, enhancing the overall experience for pilgrims and tourists alike.