Bihar CM Leads Buddha Jayanti Prayers at Patna’s Buddha Smriti Park

Brief By Newsbrief / 5:02 PM on 01 May 2026

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary marked Buddha Jayanti by offering prayers at Patna’s Buddha Smriti Park, participating in rituals led by Buddhist monks. He paid homage at the statue of Lord Buddha and sacred Bodhi trees, including those linked to Bodh Gaya, Ananda Bodhi, and a sapling from Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Chief Minister also worshipped the holy relics of Buddha at the Patliputra Karuna Stupa, performed circumambulation, and spent time in meditation.

Joining Buddhist monks, he prayed for global peace, harmony, and the prosperity of the state and nation. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, legislators, senior administrative officials, and dignitaries. Prominent attendees included Patna Mayor Sita Sahu, senior bureaucrats, and police officials, reflecting the significance of the occasion. The ceremony highlighted Bihar’s deep spiritual heritage and its continued commitment to promoting peace and cultural values rooted in Buddhist traditions.