Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti.

A day of profound significance, celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

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Observed on the full moon day in the month of Vaisakha (April/May).

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Buddha Purnima traces its roots to the ancient times of the Buddha, born in 563 BCE in Lumbini, present-day Nepal.

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As we honor the Buddha's life and teachings, let us strive to embody his principles, fostering a world of kindness and understanding.

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