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| FESTIVALS - BUDDHA JAYANTI |
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Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the Buddha is widely celebrated,
on a full moon night in April/May. The Buddha was born on the Full Moon day in
the month of Vaisakh in 563 BC. He achieved enlightenment as well as nirvana on
the same date.
It is also believed that Yashodara, Gautam's wife, his charioteer Channa and even
his horse Kantaka were born on the same day. On this day, Buddhists offer prayers
in their temples. Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh and Bodh Gaya in Bihar are the main
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