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Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya

February 2026

Inaugural India Journey

Capturing sacred moments from our first pilgrimage across India and Nepal — from the ancient temples of Bodhgaya to the vibrant streets of Varanasi and the peaceful gardens of Kathmandu.

14 Days 4 Sacred Sites 1 Transformative Journey

Visual Stories

Moments of Grace

Each photograph tells a story of spiritual discovery, authentic connection, and the profound beauty found along the sacred path. These images capture the essence of mindful pilgrimage.

Buddhist stupas at Bodhgaya with birds flying

Sacred Stupas

Bodhgaya, India

Mahabodhi Temple at golden hour

Temple at Dusk

Bodhgaya, India

Colorful Tibetan prayer flags

Prayer Flags

Bodhgaya, India

Mahabodhi Temple with pink stupas

Temple Complex

Bodhgaya, India

Mahabodhi Temple view from market

Temple View

Bodhgaya, India

Intricate Buddha carvings on temple wall

Sacred Carvings

Bodhgaya, India

Young monks in orange robes

Young Monks

Bodhgaya, India

Temple entrance with marigold decorations

Adorned Entrance

Bodhgaya, India

Tibetan monks conversing among prayer flags

Monastic Fellowship

Bodhgaya, India

Monks meditating in temple corridor

Sacred Meditation

Bodhgaya, India

Red poppies in temple garden

Temple Gardens

Bodhgaya, India

Prayer flags over sacred pond

Sacred Waters

Kathmandu, Nepal

Temple with prayer flags

Temple & Flags

Kathmandu, Nepal

Guide in prayer pose on train

Journey Prayer

En Route, India

Young person in Varanasi street

Streets of Varanasi

Varanasi, India

Woman in colorful shawl

Traditional Colors

Varanasi, India

Village woman smiling

Village Welcome

Bihar, India

Forest with sunlight

Sacred Forest

Rajgir, India

Varanasi ghats with boats and temple

Morning on the Ghats

Varanasi, India

Pilgrims on Varanasi ghats with boats

Sacred River Life

Varanasi, India

Man bathing in the Ganges

Sacred Bath

Varanasi, India

Religious procession with red flags

Sacred Procession

Varanasi, India

Temple spires along Varanasi ghats

Temple Spires

Varanasi, India

Boats on the Ganges at Varanasi

Boats of the Ganges

Varanasi, India

Silver shrine with flower garlands

Sacred Shrine

Varanasi, India

Tibetan Buddhist monastery entrance

Monastery Entrance

Kathmandu, Nepal

Prayer wheel pavilion

Prayer Wheels

Kathmandu, Nepal

Three Buddhist nuns smiling

Joyful Nuns

Kathmandu, Nepal

White stupas at Pashupatinath

Pashupatinath Stupas

Kathmandu, Nepal

Sadhus at temple

Holy Men

Kathmandu, Nepal

Woman meditating in temple doorway

Temple Meditation

Kathmandu, Nepal

Temple entrance with devotees

Receiving Blessings

Kathmandu, Nepal

Boudhanath Stupa with prayer flags

Boudhanath Stupa

Kathmandu, Nepal

Golden Buddha statue at Kopan Monastery

Golden Buddha

Kathmandu, Nepal

Three travelers with garlands on Varanasi ghats

Journey Companions

Varanasi, India

Three men at red temple door

Temple Doorway

Varanasi, India

Kali deity statue with gold ornaments

Divine Mother Kali

Varanasi, India

Red lanterns on Kathmandu street

Thamel Streets

Kathmandu, Nepal

Golden Buddha altar in Tibetan temple

Tibetan Temple Interior

Bodhgaya, India

Buddhist nuns gathered at monastery

Monastery Gathering

Kathmandu, Nepal

White temple spires with marigolds

Ancient Temple Spires

Bihar, India

Golden Buddha carving with flower garland

Sacred Buddha Carving

Bodhgaya, India

Temple bell with pilgrims beneath golden archway

Temple Bell Gathering

Kathmandu, Nepal

Traditional dance performance at monastery

Monastery Dance

Kathmandu, Nepal

Large bodhisattva statue against mountain backdrop

Himalayan Guardian

Kathmandu, Nepal

Musicians playing flutes in living room

Flute Session

Kathmandu, Nepal

14

Days of Pilgrimage

4

Sacred Sites Visited

2

Countries Explored

Countless

Moments of Grace

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