“Four thousand saints have been invited, representing different traditions across the country, from every state — right from Arunachal Pradesh to Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Andaman Nicobar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh. He has added that after the actual event, puja would continue for another 48 days. On Dec 23, he will participate in a World Peace Prayer Session with the participants in the conference at the Mahabodhi Stupa. Over Dec 29-31, he will give teachings at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground. He will later receive a Long Life Prayer offering on Jan 1 at the same venue.

Source: Indian Express December 19, 2023 18:54 UTC