Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha's Birthday or Vesak,is Buddhist Festival

Amit Kumar01

05-12 9:31

Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha's Birthday or Vesak, is a significant Buddhist festival celebrated in many countries, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It commemorates the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

*Celebrations and Traditions*


- *Date*: The date of Buddha Purnima varies by region, but it usually falls in April or May. This year, it falls on May 12 in Nepal, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Bangladesh.

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- *Vesak celebrations*: In South and Southeast Asia, Vesak is celebrated on the full moon day of the Vaisakha month, marking the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death.


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- *Temple decorations*: Buddhist temples are decorated with colorful decorations, candles, and flowers.

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- *Offerings and prayers*: Devotees offer prayers, chant, and bring offerings to the temples.

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- *Free meals and tea*: Some temples provide free meals and tea to visitors.

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*Buddha Purnima in Different Countries*

- *India*: Celebrated especially in Sikkim, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bodh Gaya, and Maharashtra, with processions, prayers, and offerings.



- *Nepal*: A national public holiday, celebrated with gentle fervor, keeping in mind the nature of Buddhism.

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- *Sri Lanka*: Celebrated as Vesak, with decorative gateways, lanterns, and devotional songs.

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- *South Korea*: Celebrated with lotus lanterns, free meals, and tea, and a lantern festival called Yeondeunghoe 



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