Mahabodhi Mahotsav 2024

  • 30 Nov 2024-01 Dec 2024
  • Free
  • Buddha Jambudweep Park, Sanchi Sanchi

Mahabodhi Mahotsav 2024

Embrace Tranquility, Tradition, and Culture in Sanchi!

Experience the spiritual essence of Sanchi at the Mahabodhi Festival 2024, a two-day celebration in the heart of the Buddhist haven in Raisen district. 

Organised under the joint aegis of the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka (Sanchi Centre) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the festival marks the anniversary of Chetiyagiri Vihar, celebrated each year with an enchanting blend of culture, music, and spirituality.

Event Highlights:

Day 1: 30th November 2024

Japanese Folk Performances: Traditional dances and songs by Japanese artists

Drama: "Dhammachakra": A powerful theatrical presentation by Kriti Theater and Sports Academy, Nagpur

Bhakti Sangeet: Soulful devotional songs by renowned artist Ms. Aakriti Mehra and her troupe, Bhopal

Day 2: 1st December 2024

Sri Lankan Folk Performances: Traditional songs by Sri Lankan artists

Classical Dance Performance: A mesmerising blend of dance and music by Panchsheel Classical Dance Group, Bhopal

Buddhist Devotional Songs: Melodic renditions by the Dhvani Brothers, Bhopal

Buddha Group Vandana: A serene Dhrupad presentation by Ms. Surekha Kamle and her troupe, Bhopal


Dates: 30th November 2024 to 1st December 2024

Venue: Buddha Jambudweep Park, Sanchi

Entry: Free for all


Join us in celebrating the rich cultural heritage and spiritual legacy of Sanchi. Let the melodies and spiritual performances guide you toward inner peace and harmony!

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How To Reach

Reaching by Road

Sanchi is at a convenient distance from places like Bhopal (46 km), Vidisha (10 km) and Indore (232 km). Various tour operators provide private taxis and cabs.

Reaching by Rail

The nearest railhead is Bhopal, which is also an important junction of the West Central Railways. It is also the terminus of the Shatabdi Express, which shuttles daily between Delhi and Bhopal. Various express trains ply between Bhopal and cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi and Ujjain. One can reach Bhopal by train and avail a bus / car from there for Sanchi.

Reaching by Air

Nearest airport is in Bhopal city, the Raja Bhoj airport. Sanchi is 55 km north-east of Bhopal airport, which is well-connected with other airports like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Raipur and Delhi.

Sacred Sanchi

The town of Sanchi is synonymous with Buddhist Stupas - hemispherical structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. The Stupas of Sanchi were constructed on the orders of

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