India To Host World’s Largest Buddhist Chanting Gathering With 25,000 Monks & Devotees

There are many followers of Buddhism in India, and now, thousands of them are coming together to express their devotion. India is all set to host the 21st International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony in Bodhgaya, Bihar. The event will bring together monks, nuns and devotees from across the world. Scroll down to know more about the world’s largest chanting ceremony!

India To Host World’s Largest Chanting Ceremony

The 21st International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony is happening in Bodhgaya from December 2 to 12, 2026. As per Lokmat Times, this event will welcome people from over 27 countries at the Mahabodhi Mahavihar complex in Bodhgaya. The organisers shared details about the event at a press conference in Mumbai, which included Bhante Vinay Rakkhita of the International Tipitaka Chanting Council. The ceremony will honour the Triple Gem: Buddha, his teachings (Dhamma) and the Buddhist community (Sangha).

How Many People Are Expected To Attend?

More than 25,000 monks, nuns and devotees from over 27 countries are expected to attend the ceremony. Among the participating countries are Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka. What’s interesting is that they will chant the Tipitaka in their own languages under the theme “Different Languages, One Meaning”.

This ceremony is organised by the Light of Buddhadharma Foundation International-India and ITCC-India with support from the Union and Bihar governments. 

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What To Expect From This Ceremony?

The ceremony will start with a grand Buddhist procession. In these ten days, , senior scholars will share their knowledge through Dhamma discourses, while attendees can also take part in Vipassana meditation sessions. Another interesting highlight is the consecration of 220 handcrafted golden Buddha statues made in Odisha. These statues will later be gifted to monasteries across India. 

The organisers are also making sure attendees have a comfortable experience at Kalachakra Ground. They will set up a massive 30,000-square-foot air-conditioned pavilion and you can enjoy free meals and traditional Sangha Dana. 

How excited are you to attend this ceremony? Tell us in the comments below!

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