Buddha Purnima News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Indian envoy joins Buddha Purnima day celebrations in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, June 11: India's Ambassador to Mongolia, Atul Malhari Gotsurve on Wednesday participated in the opening ceremony of the Buddha Purnima day at the Battsagaan Temple of the Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar. In his address, the Ambassador highlighted that the five core principles (Panchsheel) of Buddha's teachings on ethical conduct will remain pertinent.
Bihar: Monks light candles near India's largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha
Gaya, May 13: On the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday, Buddhist monks gathered near the Sleeping Buddha statue on the banks of river Niranjana in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, and lit candles to pray for peace in India and around the world.
Goverment focuses to develop religious tourism: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, May 13: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said that the state government is working to develop religious tourist destinations in the state.
Miss World 2025 contestants visit Buddhavanam on Buddha Purnima
Nalgonda, May 12: Contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival from the Asian and Oceanic regions marked Buddha Purnima with a cultural and spiritual visit to Buddhavanam, a renowned Buddhist heritage site at Nagarjunasagar in Telangana's Nalgonda district.
CM Dhami offers prayers after portals of the shrine of Latu Devta on Buddha Purnima
Chamoli, May 12: The portals of the shrine of Latu Devta, believed to be the brother of goddess Nanda Devi, were opened on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in Shri Peetham Sthapana Mahotsav program in Almora
Almora, May 12: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in the Shri Peetham Sthapana Mahotsav program of Shri Kalyanika Himalaya Devasthanam Trust at Dol Ashram in Lamgara, Almora.
Tripura govt to develop religious tourist destinations: CM Saha
Agartala, May 12: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the state government is working to develop religious tourist destinations in the state.
Not an era of terror just as it's not an era of war: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 12: Calling Pakistan a living example of state-sponsored terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined the new normal in the country’s tough anti-terror policy that is committed to strong response irrespective of 'nuclear blackmail', reminding that is not an ‘era of terror’ just as it is not an ‘era of war’.
Buddha Purnima: Himachal CM Sukhu urges to adopt teachings of Lord Buddha in daily life
Shimla, May 12: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday participated in a programme organised on the occasion of Buddha Purnima at Sambhota Tibetan School in Shimla and appealed to all to imbibe the teachings of Lord Buddha in their lives to make a vibrant society.
Tripura CM Manik Saha attends Vaishakhi Buddha Purnima celebration at Venuban Vihar
Agartala, May 12: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday attended the Vaishakhi Buddha Purnima celebrations at Venuban Vihar, a prominent Buddhist monastery in Agartala.
Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attend Buddha Purnima celebrations at National Museum
New Delhi, May 12: Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Gajendra Singh Shekawat on Monday paid their obeisance to the holy relics of Lord Buddha at the National Museum during the celebrations of Vaishakha Buddha Purnima.
Buddha Purnima: Shekhar Kapur shares anecdotes from his meeting with a monk
Mumbai, May 12: Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who was recently honoured with a Padma Bhushan, has shared an anecdote on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
Deeply moved to see people in Vietnam pray at Buddhist relics sent from India, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, May 12: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, extending wishes on the Vesak Day, also known as Buddha Purnima, highlighted shared cultural ties with Vietnam, where over one million people prayed at the sacred Buddha relics sent from India.
Lord Buddha guides us to follow ideals of peace, love, harmony: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, May 12: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and said that Lord Buddha's life guides people to follow the ideals of peace, love, and harmony.
Lord Buddha's life will always inspire world community towards compassion, peace: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and said that Lord Buddha's life will always inspire the world community towards "compassion and peace."
PM Modi extends greetings on Buddha Purnima, hails Lord Buddha's message of peace
New Delhi, May 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to citizens on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, highlighting that the life and teachings of Lord Buddha will always guide the world towards compassion and peace.
Thousands of devotees flock to Bodh Gaya on Buddha Purnima amid tight security
New Delhi, May 12: On the auspicious occasion of Lord Buddha's 2569th birth anniversary, thousands of devotees have been arriving at Bodh Gaya since the early hours of Monday morning to offer prayers and pay homage at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple.