Bodh Gaya is the most important sacred centre of Buddhism. In recent times it has witnessed a revival as more Buddhists and tourists from abroad are visiting this place. The Buddhism is one of the world religions and Bodh gaya has been declared the world heritage site. This paper describes the ways in which international visitors, both pilgrims and tourists across cultures contribute to the promotion of Buddhism on the global scene. It also describes the life styles, daily doings, philosophical orientations, belief patterns and motives of the participants including tourists.
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