Javed Ali Mesmerizes Bodh Gaya at International Buddhist Festival; Local Artists Next

• Renowned playback singer Javed Ali captivated thousands with his performance at the International Buddhist Festival in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
• The three-day festival commenced on January 22, with Javed Ali's singing being the highlight of the first day.
• Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi and Bihar's Tourism Minister inaugurated the festival, which also featured traditional dances from Vietnam and Thailand.
• The festival will continue with performances by Roop Kumar Rathod on January 23 and Bhoomi Trivedi on January 24.
• Over 100 local artists from Bihar, along with international artists from Laos, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Japan, will perform on January 23 and 24. A Women's Festival with various competitions is also scheduled for January 24.

Why It Matters: Javed Ali's performance enthralled audiences at the International Buddhist Festival, with more artists to follow.