Buddha Purnima holds a great amout of significance in India. Here's an insight of how it is celebrated all over the world.
The day celebrating lord Buddha's birth is widely known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti across the globe. Prince Siddhartha Gautama transformed into Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism as a path leading to spiritual enlightenment of the soul.
It is said that as per Theravada Tripitaka scriptures, Prince Gautama was born in Lumbini which is now known as the modern-day Nepal, around 563 BCE. He was later raised in Kapilavastu.
The legend has it that when prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in a royal lineage, an astrologer named Asita predicted that either he will set to become a great king else he would denounce everything, leaving the comforts of all things material. Here's how Buddha Purnima
1. Worshipping Buddha (PTI)
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Devotees praying and worshipping Lord Buddha on account of Buddha Purnima in Kolkata.
2. Devotees praying in Howrah
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Buddha Purnima celebrations in Howrah, where devotees offer prayers.
3. Monks offering prayers (PTI)
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Monks offer their prayers at the Mahabodhi Society in Bengaluru on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
4. Buddha statue in Indonesia (AFP)
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Large photo of Buddha on Vesak Day - the day of his Enlightenment stands tall in an Indonesian mall.
5. Buddha proccesion on Buddha Purnima (PTI)
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Monks in Bodh Gaya carry out a procession of the Buddha on the eve of Buddha Purnima.
6. Buddhists praying by a Buddha statue (AFP)
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Buddhists monks praying besides a large Buddha statue in Indonesia.
7. Buddha statue in Bangkok (Reuters)
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Monks carry candles while encircling the Buddha statue on Vesak Day in Bangkok.
