What is the Bodh Mahotsav in Gaya?

The Bodh Mahotsav is an annual three-day festival in Gaya celebrating culture, heritage, and local traditions with various performances and exhibitions.

Which countries are participating in the Bodh Mahotsav?

Cultural troupes from Thailand, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Japan are participating in the Bodh Mahotsav.

What attractions will be at the Bodh Mahotsav?

Attractions include cultural performances, a fashion show, food fair, handicraft stalls, and an exhibition of public welfare schemes.

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Gaya Gears Up for Grand Bodh Mahotsav Celebration

21 Jan

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Summary

Bodh Mahotsav will feature artists from Thailand, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Japan.
Event includes fashion show, food fair, crafts, and welfare scheme exhibition.
Extensive security measures with CCTV cameras and deployed personnel are in place.

Gaya Gears Up for Grand Bodh Mahotsav Celebration

Gaya's administration is set to host the three-day Bodh Mahotsav, ensuring wide publicity through live webcasting on social media. The festival will showcase a diverse range of cultural performances, featuring international troupes from Thailand, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Japan, complemented by over 100 local artists. Bollywood singers will also grace the event.

The Mahotsav promises a rich experience with a fashion show highlighting Magadh's textile traditions and crafts. A food fair will offer delicacies from various districts and states, while a Gram Shree Mela will display handicrafts from different regions. An exhibition will also be presented, detailing public welfare schemes from 10 government departments.

Further enriching the festivities, a Mahila Mahotsav will include singing, talk shows, dance, martial arts, and other contests. For attendee safety, more than 200 CCTV cameras have been installed, a control room is operational, and magistrates with police personnel are deployed around the Kalachakra ground.