Buddhist monks take part in Thai New Year festival
Bodh Gaya witnessed a vibrant Songkran celebration as Thailand's New Year festival unfolded with sacred rituals. A grand procession, featuring a flower-adorned Buddha, led to the Mahabodhi Mahavihara. Monks and devotees participated in a ceremonial water offering to Lord Buddha under the Bodhi tree, symbolizing purification and blessings, underscoring the deep cultural and spiritual bond between India and Thailand.