Buddha’s Birth Anniversary

Buddha’s Birth Anniversary

Lord Gautama Buddha or Buddha Day is widely observed every year on the first full moon of Vaishakh month of Hindu or Vedic Science also known as Drik Panchang. In other terminology, Buddha Purnima is also called Buddha Jayanti or Vesak. His birth anniversary usually falls in the month of April or May.

In addition to this, this holiday or festival is celebrated with joy by Buddhists across South Asia including Tibet and Mongolia. May 05, 2023, marks the 2585th birthday of Lord Buddha.

The devotees visit pilgrimage sites among which Bodh Gaya is the most famous place of recognition and belief. Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini, Nepal and this spiritual legend later on came to be known as Buddha after wandering and attaining enlightenment at 35. This preacher and ascetic led the world to the ultimate truth and
showed the path of supreme wisdom.