In Pics: Buddha Jayanti celebration in Bouddha
Devotees thronged to the Buddhist sites for blessings and prayers.
KATHMANDU: Celebrations are in full swing today in Kathmandu’s Bouddha on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, marking the 2568th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
Devotees thronged to the Buddhist sites for blessings and prayers.
Every year, on the full moon day of the month of Baishakh, the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha is celebrated.
Gautam Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and attainment of Mahaparinirvana are also observed as Trisongye Divas.
The unprecedented birth of Gautam Buddha occurred on the day of Baishakh Shukla Purnima in 623 B.C. in Lumbini, Rupandehi.
As Gautam Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and achieved Mahaparinirvana on the full moon day of Baishakh, this day is commemorated by Buddhist followers worldwide with profound reverence and devotion.
On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti and Ubhauli festival, the government has declared today a public holiday today.
