In India, this day is declared as a gazetted holiday in several states. In the northern regions of the country, Lord Buddha is believed to be the 9th avatar of Lord Vishnu (after Sri Krishna who is ...

Buddha Purnima (March-April) is celebrated with pomp, religious functions and cultural performances. Timings for Buddha Purnima Festival in Dharmsala March to April: Kotwali Bazaar is the busiest ...

Buddhism may have originated in India, but the religion is practised in many parts of the world. Buddha Purnima, or Vesakha day, is celebrated by Buddhists on different days in different countries.

it is celebrated on the first full moon of May, which falls on May 23. Buddha’s birth and life Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, which is at the border of what is India and Nepal today.

Another supermoon, the Beaver Moon gets its name from the preparation of beaver dams before winter. Kartika Purnima, celebrated on this day, is a major festival in India.