Buddha Purnima:
The President of India extends greetings on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting the significance of Lord Buddha’s teachings.
- Buddha Purnima also known as Vesak, commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism.
- Celebrated primarily in South, Southeast, and East Asia, it falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Vaisakha, typically in April or May.
- It is considered a ‘triple-blessed day’ as it marks Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Maha Parnirvana.
- It has been recognised by the United Nations as the ‘UN Day of Vesak’ since 1999.
