Dozens of monks participated in the candlelight prayer held late in the evening to mark Lord Buddha's 2069th birth anniversary. The ceremony was led by Bhante Arya Pal, the Founder Secretary of the Buddha International Welfare Mission.
Contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival from the Asian and Oceanic regions marked Buddha Purnima with a cultural and spiritual visit to Buddhavanam, a renowned Buddhist heritage site at Nagarjunasagar in Telangana's Nalgonda district.
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.
On Vaishakh Purnima, devotees gathered at Prayagraj's Sangam to take a holy dip and offer prayers. Many believe that bathing in the Ganga on this day brings blessings and fulfills wishes. Families also performed charity and pooja as part of the sacred rituals.
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."
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has greeted all the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. The chief minister said that Mahatma Buddha's message of non-violence, compassion and peace is an invaluable treasure for the entire humanity.