International Vaishakh Mahotsav & Niranjana Deepotsav
Three days in Bodh Gaya on Vaishakh Purnima · May 19–21, 2027
Organised by Nirmal Niranjana Trust
Nirmal Niranjana Trust
Nirmal Niranjana Trust works to revive the Niranjana river in Bodh Gaya and to preserve the region's living Buddhist heritage. The International Vaishakh Mahotsav & Niranjana Deepotsav is the Trust's flagship festival, celebrating Vaishakh Purnima — the day of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana — alongside a sacred water yatra and a lamp festival on the Niranjana river.
Learn more about the Trust →Three Days, Day by Day
Vaishakh Purnima · May 19, 20 and 21, 2027
Invited Guests of Honour
Invited — final confirmation pending
Her Excellency the President of India
InvitedHis Holiness the Dalai Lama
InvitedC.R. Patil
Governor of Bihar
InvitedChief Minister of Bihar
InvitedJitan Ram Manjhi
Dr. Prem Kumar
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Kedar Prasad Gupta
Five Pillars of the Festival
Vaishakh Purnima Celebration
Celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana together with the Buddhist world.
Water Yatra & Deepotsav
Reverence and awareness for the sacred Niranjana river through a water procession and lamp festival.
Unity of Traditions
Bringing the Hinayana, Mahayana and Theravada traditions onto one platform.
Children & Youth Awareness
A constitution-awareness programme for 2,000 schoolchildren.
Spiritual Tourism
Showcasing Bodh Gaya's heritage through the Gyan Yatra and Dhamma Yatra processions.
Who Takes Part
Buddhist Traditions
Institutions
Community
Institutional Collaboration
Leadership of the Festival
Dr. Lobsang
Suresh Singh
Satish Sinha
Dr. Kailash
Sponsors
Placeholder tiers — confirmed sponsors will be added as they come on board
🥇 Gold Sponsor
Premier branding at the venue, logo on all festival materials, and recognition at the inaugural ceremony.
🥈 Silver Sponsor
Logo on the stage backdrop and materials, plus a dedicated booth at the venue.
🥉 Bronze Sponsor
Logo listing on the website and printed programme booklet.
Sacred Keepsakes for Guests
Getting to Bodh Gaya
Nearest airport: Gaya Airport (~15 km). Nearest railway: Gaya Junction. About 2.5 hours by road from Patna. Hotel tie-ups and limited monastery stays are being arranged for guests.
See the Full Travel Guide & Nearby Sites →Moments That Led Here
Highlights from earlier Trust events
Press & Media Partners
Press Accreditation & Media Kit
Accredited media are welcome to cover the festival. Please contact the organising committee in advance for accreditation.
A press kit (logo, backgrounder and high-resolution photos) will be made available closer to the event.
PR & Media Partners
Placeholder — logos and names of confirmed PR and media agencies will appear here.
The Niranjana Deepotsav Pledge
To keep the Niranjana river sacred and clean.
To spread a message of world peace and compassion on Vaishakh Purnima.
To connect the next generation to the river and to Buddhist heritage.
To bring the Hinayana, Mahayana and Theravada traditions onto one platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
May 19, 20 and 21, 2027, on the occasion of Vaishakh Purnima.
Buddhist monks, scholars, government representatives, schoolchildren, the local community and the general public are all welcome.
Fee details will be published shortly.
Gyan Yatra: Dungeshwari, passing Sujata, to the Mahabodhi Temple. Dhamma Yatra: the 80-foot Buddha statue to the Mahabodhi Temple. Water Yatra: the Royal Thai Temple to the Mahabodhi Mahavihara. Prabhat Pheri: Sujata House to the Niranjana riverbank.
A livestream of the inaugural ceremony and key programmes is being considered.
Use the Media & PR or Sponsors sections above, or the contact details in the footer.