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Buddha Purnima: A glimpse into rituals, reverence and devotion
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This auspicious day, also known as Vesak, commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana). (Photo by AFP)
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Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon day in Vaisakha (April-May) according to the Hindu lunar calendar. (Photo by AFP)
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Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on this day. (Photo by AFP)
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In India, Bodh Gaya is the epicenter of celebrations, where thousands of pilgrims and monks gather for prayers and rituals. (Photo by AFP)
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Globally, temples and monasteries are illuminated, and communities engage in acts of generosity. (Photo by AFP)