Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Catering to the ‘Consciousness of the Sacred‘ in Bodhgaya, Bihar

Ar. Anushkriti

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Bodhgaya, the birthplace of Buddhism, is a revered axis mundi for all Buddhist denominations; offering a lot in terms of its ‘Living Religious Heritage’.  In the last few decades, the influx of pilgrims and tourists has multiplied manifold, giving the town a religiously, historically and culturally significant status. However, it is evident that the designation of a UNESCO World Heritage site to this place has transformed the overall sacred landscape into a fractured commercialized touristscape. It is currently being consumed by millions of ‘spiritual’ tourists, who, either remain unaware of the immense heritage of the land or miss out on experiencing the sacred in its true essence. The study, hence, investigates the present scenario, identifies challenges and opportunities and proposes interventions. Theultimate goal is to mellow down not just visitors, but natives by helping them to understand the essence of ‘impermanence and change‘ and reinstating the ‘consciousness of the sacred‘.

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Ar.Anushkriti, Catering to the ‘Consciousness of the Sacred‘ in Bodhgaya, Bihar, GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : Volume-7 | Issue-4 | April-2018

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