Digambara poet Nagna Muni urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to build a memorial ‘stupa’ to honour the farmers who willingly donated their lands for the construction of ...

"No phones. No cameras. No talking." After delivering these terse instructions, the man disappears from the open window. There's a hush of anticipation from those gathered in the courtyard below ...

Devotees and the general public marked Buddha Jayanti at Swayambhunath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Kathmandu from early Monday morning. Special prayers and rituals were performed at the Buddha ...

Install an air filter in your home. Close your windows and turn on the AC. Shower or bath after being outside. Wear a face mask. Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor. If driving, turn ...

The contestants explored the Buddhacharitha Vanam, depicting the life of Buddha, Jataka Park, which highlights stories from Buddha’s previous lives, Dhyana Vanam for meditation, and the Stupa Vanam, ...

The 2,569th Buddha Jayanti is being celebrated with grandeur in Lumbini on Monday through a series of events attended by both local and international monks and devotees. A morning prayer ceremony for ...

Nepalese devotees circumambulate the Boudhanath stupa during Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima festival, to celebrate Buddha's birthday, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, May 12, 2025 ...

(AP Photo/Thein Zaw) Nepalese devotees light butter lamps during Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima festival, to celebrate Buddha’s birthday, in Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, ...

It has a deep connection to Tibetan Buddhist. Located in Uttar Pradesh, the Dhamekh Stupa is where Buddha gave his first sermon. This Buddhist pilgrimage site is a powerful symbol of enlightenment and ...