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Buddha Mahotsav to begin tomorrow

Bodh Gaya, Dec 26 (UNI) Thousands of tourists and pilgrims have arrived here from different parts of the country and abroad to participate in the three-day Buddha Mahotsav beginning tomorrow.

Artists from Tibet and other Buddhist countries will perform cultural programmes organised during the Mahotsav for propogating the ideolgogy and message of Lord Buddha. An exhibition of paintings, workshop on sculpture, stalls of books-- all on life and sketches of Loard Buddha -- would be part of the festival.

Extending their full cooperation, Bodh Gaya Hotel Owners' Association will organise 'food festival' which would enable the tourists and visitors to enjoy preparations of different regions and cultures.

All Buddhist temples have beendecorated for a new look following attractive the event. The District administration has made adequate arrangements to make the event comfortable and hassle free for the visitors.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the function at the historic Kalchakra Maidan tomorrow.

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