It goes without saying that Buddhism and Jainism as a religious movement has tremendous impact on the socio-cultural and religious life of the Indians in general and Odisha in particular. The socio- religious life of the people of Odisha is significantly influenced under the sw...
Buddhism began a steady and dramatic comeback in India during the early twentieth century, spurred on originally by a combination of European antiquarian and philosophical interest and the dedicated activities of a few Indian devotees. The foundation of the Mahabodhi Society (Society of Great Enlighte...