KATHMANDU, May 12: The 2569th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha- Buddha Jayanti- is being observed across the country by commemorating his contributions to the establishment of world peace. The government has declared a public holiday across the country on the occasion of the day.
Buddha, regarded as the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima of Baisakh month in the lunar calendar. There is a huge coincidence that the Buddha got birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvan (passing away) on the same day. The Buddhist communities in the world including Nepal observe the Day with much reverence.
Preparations for observing Buddha Jayanti completed
The birth anniversary of Buddha, the apostle of non-violence and peace, is being observed with spiritual leaders and gurus at monasteries.
On this occasion, Buddha Jayanti is traditionally celebrated with various events organized at places such as Lumbini, Swayambhu, and Boudha.
In 563 BCE, exactly 2,568 years ago, Siddhartha Gautam was born on the day of Baishakh Shukla Purnima in the Lumbini Garden, located in the Rupandehi district, to King Suddhodana and Queen Mayadevi. At the age of 29, he left the palace to seek enlightenment through meditation.
