KATHMANDU, May 3: The 2568th Buddha Jayanti Management Main Celebration Committee has been formed under the convenorship of Bhikkhu Dharma Murthi Mahasthaveer, chairperson of the Swoyambhu Management and Conservation Committee.

The Committee will organize and regulate the cultural and religious celebrations to be held on May 23 this year, marking the Buddha Jayanti, the day Lord Buddha was born. 

The Committee will facilitate the revelers and devotees attending the religious fair in and around the Swayambhu area, it was shared.

The Committee comprises representatives from the Department of Archeology, Kathmandu Metropolitan City ward no 15, Metropolitan Police Circle in Swoyambhu and local religious organizations, among others bodies.

The Committee has estimated that over 200,000 devotees of Buddhist faith will visit the Swayambhunath Temple on that day for celebration. 

The Committee's General-Secretary Ashok Buddhacharya said that they have paid special attention to the security and convenience of devotees since another festival Sakadawa of the Mahayani sect also falls on the same day this year.

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