Vesak 2021: Everything you need to know about the Buddhist celebration
Vesak, also known as Buddha Pournima or Buddha Jayanti, is one of the most important festivals of Buddhism. It is believed that Gautam Buddha, the eighth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu and the founder of the Buddhist religion, was born as well attained enlightenment and salvation (nirvana) on this day. Vesak has thus come to be celebrated on his birth anniversary,...
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