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Buddha Purnima


Buddha PurnimaA sanctified day for the Buddhists, Buddha Purnima is celebrated by Buddhists with great zeal and enthusiasm. It is believed that on this day, Buddha or Siddhartha was born, received enlightenment and attained nirvana after he passed away.

The teachings of Buddha are popular not only in India but also abroad. Buddha's analysis of the sufferings of human beings made him suggest the eight fold path of salvation.

Buddha Purnima is celebrated in various parts of India. It is celebrated with a lot of fanfare in Bodhgaya. The celebration of this festival features a number of rituals like prayer, meets, recitation of Buddhist scriptures, religious discourses, meditation and processions. It will be a great experience for tourists to visit Bodhgaya on the eve of Buddha Purnima.


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Time to celebrate

Buddha Purnima is celebrated on a full moon day in the month of Vaishakh. In this year, it will be celebrated on May 17.

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Festivals in May 2012
Festival Name Festivals Day/Date
May Day 1 May, Tuesday
International Labor Day 1 May, Tuesday
Narsingh Chaturdashi 4 May, Friday
Summer Festival 4 - 6 May, Friday-Sunday
World Laughter Day 6 May, Sunday
Buddha Purnima 6 May, Sunday
Narad Jayanti 6 May, Sunday
World Red Cross Day 8 May, Tuesday
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International Nurse Day 12 May, Saturday
Mother's Day 13 May, Sunday
International Day of Families 15 May, Tuesday
World Telecommunication Day 17 May, Thursday
Vat Savitri Puja 21 May, Monday
Anti Terrorism Day 21 May, Monday
Jamai Sasthi 27 May, Sunday
Jawahar Lal Nehru Death Anniversary 27 May, Sunday
Ganga Dussehra 30 May, Wednesday
Nirjala Ekadashi 31 May, Thrusday
No Tobacco Day 31 May, Thursday
Moatsu Festival (Nagaland) 1st Week of May
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