Buddha Jayanti
- Name (English)
- Buddha Jayanti
- Type
- Festival
- Description
Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti (Vesak) commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (death) of Gautama Buddha.
Key Facts
- Celebrated on the full moon day of Baisakh (April–May).
- Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born in Lumbini, Nepal (circa 563 BCE).
- Major celebrations take place at sacred Buddhist sites like Lumbini, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath.
- It is a national public holiday in Nepal, characterized by peace rallies, prayers, and charity.
- Devotees gather for worship, chanting of scriptures, and lighting of butter lamps.
- Religious Association
- Buddhist
- Region / Province
- Nationwide; major celebrations at Lumbini, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath
- Cultural Significance
- Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha