This significant day commemorates the birth of Lord Gautam Buddha, who was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautam in Lumbini, present-day Nepal, around 563 BC. Buddhists worldwide celebrate Buddha ...

According to belief, Gautam Buddha was also born on this day. Lord Buddha also attained enlightenment on this day. So, this day is very important for people who believe in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Buddha Purnima is an auspicious day even for Hindus and is observed with full devotion and dedication in whole country. In India, this day is declared as a gazetted holiday in several states. In the ...

Nagpur: On the auspicious occasion of Hindu New Year and Gudi Padwa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nagpur at 8:40 ...