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August 26, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Venerating Bodh Gaya: The Return of the Ceylonese to Buddhism’s Holiest Site

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Historical analysis reveals how Ceylonese Buddhists embraced Bodh Gaya as a pilgrimage site, emphasizing its sacred significance.

Bodh Gaya is now a critical pilgrimage site for Ceylonese Buddhists, and this transformation began with Anagarika Dharmapala's visit in 1891.
Anagarika Dharmapala's establishment of the Maha Bodhi Society played a crucial role in reclaiming Buddhist ownership of Bodh Gaya.
The article analyzes historical conditions leading to the veneration of Bodh Gaya among Ceylonese Buddhists, emphasizing pilgrimage importance.
This research contributes to the understanding of sacred spaces in Buddhism, particularly regarding the Middle Ganges region's significance.

Bhadrajee S. Hewage (2025) studied this question.

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