11 Jul 2023 Outdoor Himalayan
Buddha Jayanti is a significant and auspicious festival celebrated by Buddhists worldwide. Buddha Jayanti in Nepal is celebrated grandly as it is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. The festival is observed in different locations, including Lumbini (Buddha’s birthplace), Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and various Buddhist monasteries and Vihars. Buddha Jayanti takes place on the full moon day of Baisakh (or Jestha) and english month of April/May each year. It is also known as Vesak, Buddha Purnima, and Swaya Punhi (by Newar ethnicity).
Buddha Jayanti is a significant event not only for Nepalese people but also for devotees from around the world. Many devotees from around the world gather in different locations in Nepal to celebrate it. The celebration involves various functions and programs, such as lighting butter lamps and incense, decorating houses with Buddhist flags, and attending sermons that highlight Lord Buddha’s teachings and principles.
It commemorates Lord Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment, and Maha Parinirvana (passing away) all on the same day. Thus, Buddha Jayanti is very auspicious for all. To mark the occasion, people enjoy special foods like Kheer (rice pudding), puri (fried bread), and tarkari (vegetable curry). Many individuals also choose to have vegetarian meals on this day to honor the principles of non-violence and compassion.
Buddha Jayanti is a time for people to come together, pay homage to Lord Buddha, and reflect on his teachings. It is a joyous occasion that holds deep significance for both Buddhists and those interested in the teachings of Buddhism.
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