The city of Varanasi celebrated Buddha Purnima with religious fervour, including special prayers, yatras, and other events. Scores of devotees thronged the ghats along the Ganga and performed religious rituals. Various institutions organized events to mark the occasion. A photo exhibition showcasing major Buddhist sites of India was also held. The celebration included lectures, discussions on women's role in Buddhism, and illuminated monuments like Dhamek Stupa and Mulagandha Kuty Vihara.
Domestic tourism at Varanasi Buddhist pilgrimage site Sarnath has witnessed a significant boost in tourism due to development initiatives taken up under the l
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Sarnath has developed a lot since Narendra Modi elected as Prime Minister in 2014. Earlier, mostly foreign tourists used to visit Sarnath but now, domestic tourism also boosted under PM Modi's initiative, Vinod Singh, a tourist guide said. India News | Varanasi's Buddhist Pilgrimage Site Sarnath Sees Huge Boost in Domestic Tourism.