This festival is also known as Buddha Purnima which is the full Moon day of the month of Baishakh. Buddhists all over the world celebrate this festival. This day is associated with three important events in the life of Gautam Buddha.
He was born on this day in 560 BC. He received enlightenment on this very day at the age of 36. He died on this day at the age of 80.
Gautam Buddha preached non-violence and peace to all. He is also called the “ Light of Asia”.
On this day, Buddhists visit Vihars, Stupas, Monasteries and Gumbas, sing devotional songs, give alms to monks, beggars, poor and disabled people. A big crowd can be seen at Swayambhu and Mahabauddha in Kathmandu and in Lumbini.
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