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Buddha Jayanti in Delhi also known as Buddha Purnima is the most sacred festivals of Buddhists. Buddha Jayanti in Delhi is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhist religion. This scared day provides insights into the activities of Lord Buddha, his attainment of enlightenment and his attainment of nirvana or complete salvation. Buddha's teachings sought to free humans from the vicious circle of misery and sufferings of life. By following the prescribed the eight-fold path, one can reach Nirvana.
Features:
Buddha Jayanti commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha
The festival is celebrated at various places in Delhi
Prayers and colorful events are the main highlights of this festival
Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi plays host to colorful events on this day
Buddha Vihar, Ring Road, Buddha Vihar and Mandie Marg are other sites that celebrate this event with much color and vibrancy
Delhites witness a unique opportunity to celebrate with music and Buddhist rituals on a common platform
The festival is usually organized by the Tibet House in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture and India Habitat Centre
A procession is led by monks and nuns followed by sacred chanting in languages such as Pali and Sanskrit to Tibetan, Korean and Mongolian among others
The festival through its various dance performances and rituals throws a deep light on how Buddhism developed in Asia
People get to see the diverse cultural facets of Buddhism in Japan, Korea, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Nepal, Thailand, Mongolia and Tibet.
Season:
Buddha Jayanti in Delhi is observed on the first full moon night in May in the month of Baisakh.
How to reach Delhi:
By air:
Indira Gandhi International Airport connects Delhi with the major cities of the world. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the important cities in India.
By rail:
Three important railway stations in Delhi namely Delhi railway Station, Old Delhi railway Station and Hazarat Nizamuddin railway station connects Delhi with important cities in india.
By road:
Inter state bus terminus (ISBT) and Delhi transport corporations make Delhi easily accessible by road.
Buddha Jayanti in Delhi is celebrated with color and vibrancy. Tourtoindia.com offers further information on Buddha Jayanti in Delhi. To book tours please enter your queries in the form below.
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