IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara



Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, a prestigious Deemed University operating under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is situated in close proximity to the historic Nalanda University ruins, a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. Renowned for its comprehensive research and studies in Buddhist philosophy, literature, and culture.

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara regularly organizes following international events every calendar year:



 

 

EVENT

 

Date

Cultural Ties with

 

Special Remarks

 

1.


XUAN ZANG MEMORIAL DAY

 

12th February each Year

 

India,

China

Master Xuan Zang traveled in India during 6-7 th Century. He has been source of Cultural bridge and propagation.Sprawling Xuan Zang Memorial complex has  also been built in collaboration with China where thousands of tourists visits every day.

 

2.


SARIPUTTA WORLD PEACE WALK

 

Kartika Purnima,

November 27,  2023

India

&

South Asian Countries

Several Buddhist Monks, Nuns and Tourist/travelers along with others participate in this symbolic event every year. This is peace walk is organized from NNM campus to Ancient Giriyak Hill, (GhodaKatora) Rajgir and back.

 

3.


MAHA MOGGALLANA PATHA PRADAKSHINA PATH YATRA

 

Amavasya of Agahan

December 12,

2023

NNM

&

Buddhist

Organizations of India

and abroad

 

 

On the occasion of  Parinirvana Divas of MahaMoggallana,  the chief disciple of Lord Buddha, this event is organized every year.

 

4.

KATHINA CIVARA

Dana Festival

(Robe Offering

Ceremony)

 

 

November

11-12th

NNM

&

North Eastern States

of India

 

 

Devotees of North Eastern states prepare the Kathina Civara overnight as per the Buddhist tradition and the same is offered to the Bhikkhu Sangha of

Mahavihara followed by Bhojan-Dana to them


5.


Foundation Day



November 20


NNM


Celebrated by NNM, Faculties and Students


 

 

6.


JETHIAN-RAJGIR

BUDDHIST CHARIKA

(Walking for Peace)

 

 

December 13th,

NNM

&

Buddhist

Organizations of India

and abroad

 

 

Walk on the holy  footsteps of the Buddha from Jethian to Rajgir






 

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