A large number of devotees gathered at Ayodhya's Hanuman Garhi Temple and offered prayers on the occasion of 'Bada Mangal', the first Tuesday of the month of 'Jyeshtha' according to the Hindu calendar.
In a powerful display of spiritual solidarity and cultural pride, Buddhist communities from Himachal Pradesh and the Tibetan exile diaspora came together in Shimla on Monday to celebrate the 2569th Buddha Jayanti, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha.
Extending his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vaishakh Purnima and Lord Buddha's birth anniversary, the Chief Minister said, "Lord Buddha gave us the mantra 'Appa Deepo Bhava', which means 'Be your own light'. This was the essence of self-reliance and continues to guide us in our jou
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday attended the Vaishakhi Buddha Purnima celebrations at Venuban Vihar, a prominent Buddhist monastery in Agartala.
Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Gajendra Singh Shekawat on Monday paid their obeisance to the holy relics of Lord Buddha at the National Museum during the celebrations of Vaishakha Buddha Purnima.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and said that Lord Buddha's life guides people to follow the ideals of peace, love and harmony.
As part of the month-long Chithirai festival, Lord Kallazhagar made a grand entry into the Vaigai river here on Monday. This is a key highlight of the festival, which began with flag hoisting at the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple on April 29.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and said that Lord Buddha's life will always inspire the world community towards "compassion and peace."
On the eve of Buddha Purnima, President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her heartfelt greetings to the people of India and to followers of Lord Buddha worldwide.
Amid chants and devotional fervour, Lord Kallazhagar set off on his grand annual journey from Alagar Hills to Madurai on Saturday evening, marking a key highlight of the Chithirai festival.