20th International Tipitaka Chanting at Bodhgaya
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What happened
- Seventeen Indian Buddhist organisations came together for the first time to organise the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, on 2-13 December 2025 [PIB].
- It is held every year since 2006 and ends with a walk from Jethian Valley to Venuvana in Rajgir [PIB].
Background
- The Tipitaka is the Pali canon of Theravada Buddhism; Pali was recognised as a classical language in 2024 [PIB mentions the recognition].
Why it matters
- Hosting such events strengthens India’s place as the home of Buddhist sites.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-16): seventeen Indian Buddhist organisations came together for the first time to organise the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, on 2-13 December 2025.
- Hosting such events strengthens India's place as the home of Buddhist sites.
Quotable data pointIt is held every year since 2006 and ends with a walk from Jethian Valley to Venuvana in Rajgir.
PIB: Culture: 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony, 16 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Tipitaka, Pali.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
The Tipitaka is written in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Venue of the ceremony
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Venuvana is in
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Culture: 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony, 16 Nov 2025
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