Buddha Purnima 2025: Today on 12th May, Buddha Purnima is being celebrated all over the world as a symbol of faith, compassion and peace. This day is considered very sacred and important not only in India but also for many Asian countries and Buddhist followers. Let us know what this special day is called and how it is celebrated in different countries.
Nepal
Name: Buddha Jayanti
Specialty: Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha (Lumbini), so this festival is celebrated here with great reverence and devotion.
Sri Lanka
Name: Vesak
Specialty: It is the biggest Buddhist festival of Sri Lanka. On this day lamps are lit, flags are hoisted and Buddha statues are decorated.
Thailand (Buddha Purnima 2025)
Name: Visakha Bucha
Specialty: People go to temples and worship, donate to monks and listen to sermons.
Myanmar (Burma)
Name: Kasan
Speciality: People offer water to the Bodhi tree and worship in temples.
Cambodia
Name: Visakha Bocha Day
Speciality: This day is a national holiday. Big religious ceremonies are organized on this occasion.
Laos (Buddha Purnima 2025)
Name: Visakha Busa
Speciality: Worship is done in temples with traditional rituals and donations are given.
Vietnam
Name: Phat Dan
Speciality: This day is very sacred for the Buddhist community. Religious pilgrimages and mass prayers are done.
China (Buddha Purnima 2025)
Name: Pho Dan
Speciality: This festival is celebrated with special worship by Buddhist followers of Mahayana tradition.
Japan
Name: Hanamatsuri (Festival of Flowers)
Date: Buddha Purnima is celebrated on 8 April (according to the Gregorian calendar) in Japan.
South Korea (Buddha Purnima 2025)
Name: Sokka Tansinil
Feature: Colourful lanterns are decorated and processions are held to commemorate the birthplace of Buddha.
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