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Mahabodhi Cultural Centre
Bodh Gaya, India
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Other Projects by CP Kukreja Architects
Mahabodhi Cultural Centre
Bodh Gaya, India
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2020
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Situated in the sacred landscape of Bodhgaya—where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree—the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre is a monumental public complex that reimagines sacred architecture for the 21st century. Designed by CP Kukreja Architects, under the leadership of renowned architect and urban planner Dikshu Kukreja, the project is a landmark initiative under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme by the Union Ministry of Tourism. It aims to celebrate Buddhist heritage and elevate pilgrimage infrastructure at one of India’s most revered religious destinations.
Rooted in the thematic vision of “Trailing the Footsteps of the Buddha”, the architectural language draws inspiration from symbolic Buddhist forms—the Stupa, Toranas (gateways), and Chhatras (umbrellas)—and reinterprets them in a contemporary framework. The result is a spatial experience that is both spiritually resonant and architecturally modern.
The 13-acre campus features a diverse program that includes a world-class convention hall with a capacity of 2,000 seats, smaller halls for 500 persons, seminar and conference spaces, a banquet hall, cafeteria, and expansive landscaped lawns for outdoor events. These spaces collectively serve as platforms for cultural exchange, performances, exhibitions, and discourses around the Buddhist way of life.
Rather than mimic historical styles, the design synthesizes vernacular symbolism with minimalist geometry, using earthy materials and contemplative spatial transitions to evoke serenity. Monumental scale is counterbalanced with fine detailing, ensuring the campus remains inviting to both pilgrims and global visitors alike.
More than an architectural project, the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre is a cultural ambassador—it honors Bihar’s role as the cradle of Buddhism while enabling dialogue across communities and geographies. It is a space to reflect, gather, and celebrate a living heritage, translated thoughtfully through architecture.
Rooted in the thematic vision of “Trailing the Footsteps of the Buddha”, the architectural language draws inspiration from symbolic Buddhist forms—the Stupa, Toranas (gateways), and Chhatras (umbrellas)—and reinterprets them in a contemporary framework. The result is a spatial experience that is both spiritually resonant and architecturally modern.
The 13-acre campus features a diverse program that includes a world-class convention hall with a capacity of 2,000 seats, smaller halls for 500 persons, seminar and conference spaces, a banquet hall, cafeteria, and expansive landscaped lawns for outdoor events. These spaces collectively serve as platforms for cultural exchange, performances, exhibitions, and discourses around the Buddhist way of life.
Rather than mimic historical styles, the design synthesizes vernacular symbolism with minimalist geometry, using earthy materials and contemplative spatial transitions to evoke serenity. Monumental scale is counterbalanced with fine detailing, ensuring the campus remains inviting to both pilgrims and global visitors alike.
More than an architectural project, the Mahabodhi Cultural Centre is a cultural ambassador—it honors Bihar’s role as the cradle of Buddhism while enabling dialogue across communities and geographies. It is a space to reflect, gather, and celebrate a living heritage, translated thoughtfully through architecture.
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