Buddha Jayanti

Also known as 'Buddha Purnima' or simply as 'Buddha's Birthday', Buddha Jayanti  honors Lord Buddha and is one of the most sacred days of the year in Nepal. This day which falls on the full moon of the month of Baisakh is celebrated to commemorate the birth, attainment of enlightenment and the Parinirvana of Lord Buddha. As a thrice blessed occasion this is the day when the world renowned one was born, enlightened and enter into Nibanna. Always calculated according to the lunar calendar, Lord Buddha’s birthday falls on the full moon of the fourth lunar month and is a day of great celebrations. Buddhist from all over the world gather to Kathmandu to attend the festival which includes ceremonies, prayer meetings special meditation session. Lumbini-the birthplace of Lord Buddha draws thousands of Buddhist devotees from across the world who flock to pay their homage to the enlightened one.

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