India is known as the ‘Land of the Buddha’ and endowed with a rich Buddhist heritage. Yet, it attracts a very small percentage of Buddhist pilgrims from other countries

Buddhists can now fly directly from the Thai capital to the city which Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

A tourist pokes a praying monk for a selfie and one wonders where did world peace go

Do not miss the Candle Festival if you are visiting Thailand from July 29-31, 2015

Find out more about Buddhism in India and life of Buddha at these pilgrimage centers in India

Some of the oldest and artistically stunning mural paintings preserved near the banks of the Indus