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Uttarakhand CM Dhami, Leaders Extend Greetings on Buddha Purnima

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings on Buddha Purnima, emphasizing Buddha's message of non-violence and compassion. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also sent wishes, highlighting Buddha's teachings on truth and humanity. BJP national president Nitin Nabin joined in, calling Buddha's message a guide for unity and peace. Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, marks the birth, enlightenment, and Maha Parinirvana of Gautam Buddha.

Key Points: Buddha Purnima 2025: Dhami, Adityanath Send Wishes

  • Leaders extend greetings on Buddha Purnima
  • Dhami highlights Buddha's message of non-violence and peace
  • Adityanath emphasizes truth and humanity
  • Buddha Purnima marks birth, enlightenment, and Maha Parinirvana
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends wishes on Buddha Purnima

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and BJP chief Nitin Nabin extend greetings on Buddha Purnima, highlighting Buddha's message of peace and non-violence.

"The life of Lord Buddha, who imparted the message of compassion, non-violence, truth, peace, and humanity, is an inspiration for all of us. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, May 1

On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday extended his greetings to all residents of the state.

He said that the message of non-violence, compassion, and peace given by Mahatma Buddha is a priceless treasure for all humanity and added that Buddha's teachings inspire us to uphold moral values in life and remain conscious of our duties.

He further emphasised that Mahatma Buddha advocated universal welfare through a spirit of friendship and unity without any discrimination. His teachings, he said, will always remain relevant for all humankind.

"On the sacred occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha, heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the residents of the state on Buddha Purnima. The life of Lord Buddha, who imparted the message of compassion, non-violence, truth, peace, and humanity, is an inspiration for all of us. His teachings pave the way for love, harmony, coexistence, and self-reflection in society," said Dhami on X.

Meanwhile, CM Yogi Adityanath extended greetings to the people, asserting that Lord Buddha gave the message of truth, peace, and the welfare of humanity.

On X, CM wrote, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all devotees and the people of the state on the sacred Buddha Purnima. It was from the divine land of Uttar Pradesh that Lord Buddha gave the message of truth, peace, and the welfare of humanity to the entire world. Let us follow the path of global brotherhood and coexistence shown by him, and internalise his thoughts and ideals."

Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin also extended greetings to the people.

Talking to X, he wrote, "Heartfelt greetings to all of you on the sacred occasion of Buddha Purnima. The message of compassion, non-violence, and truth of Lord Buddha has provided direction to humanity for ages. His thoughts continue to inspire society even today to move forward on the path of unity, peace, and ethical values. May Lord Buddha's blessings bring happiness, peace, and well-being into all our lives."

Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is also known as Vesak.

In 1999, it became an UN-designated day to acknowledge Buddhism's contribution to society.

It is considered a 'triple-blessed day' - as Tathagata Gautam Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and Maha Parinirvana. Buddha Purnima falls on a full moon night, usually between April and May.

Many devotees visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on this occasion. Bodhi Temple is the location where Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

- ANI

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Meera T
Very good to see our leaders spreading such positive messages. However, I wish the government also focused on preserving Buddhist heritage sites in India more actively. There are many ancient stupas and monasteries in states like Uttarakhand that need proper maintenance.
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Rohit P
Buddha's teachings of non-violence are exactly what we need in these times. I visited Mahabodhi Temple last year and the peace there is indescribable 🌸 Happy Buddha Purnima to everyone!
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Siddharth J
It's heartening to see political leaders across parties coming together to celebrate Buddha Purnima. The message of universal brotherhood is something we Indians have always stood for. As Buddha said, "Hatred does not cease by hatred, but by love alone."
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James A
As someone who follows Buddhism, I appreciate the recognition from Indian leaders. The fact that Buddha Purnima is a UN-designated day highlights its global significance. India continues to inspire the world with its spiritual heritage.
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Priya S
The triple significance of this day - birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana - makes it so special. But let's not just post on social media, let's actually try to live by Buddha's teachings of compassion and mindfulness in our daily lives. That would be a true tribute 🙏
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Vikram M

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