Officials crack down on policy banning certain items at world-famous temple: 'With immediate effect'

Officials crack down on policy banning certain items at world-famous temple: 'With immediate effect'

Officials reinforced a plastic ban at the Mahābodhi Mahāvihāra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India earlier this month. This policy was first introduced in 2018 by the Patna High Court, per Buddhistdoor Global.  The court showed concern for Muchalinda Lake, the body of water near the temple. Plastic bags used to contain food products purchased from nearby vendors eventually made their way into the lake, threatening local wil…