Bhubaneswar, July 15 -- The State Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara, Jirang, to promote Buddhist heritage, spiritual tourism, research and cultural exchange and seeking to strengthen Odisha's identity as a global Buddhist destination.
The MoU, signed by the Departments of Tourism and Odia Language, Literature & Culture, provides a framework for developing Odisha's Buddhist circuit and enhancing its appeal as an international centre for pilgrimage, scholarship and experiential tourism.
Located at Jirang in Gajapati district, Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara is the largest Buddhist monastery in eastern India and serves as a major centre of Tibetan Buddhist learning...