Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

In different parts of the world on Wednesday various events on the occasion of Buddha Purnima . On the anniversary of Buddha in Kathmandu in 2558 Swayambhunath temple venerated by the faithful.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

Gautama Buddha was born in Nepal Lumbini  he has gained knowledge in Gaya. Buddhism arrived from India in many parts of the world.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

Every year in the month of May, Buddha's birth, enlightenment and nirvana of the Buddha Purnima in memory is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

The number of Buddhists in Sri Lanka's quarter past two million population is more than 70 percent. On Buddha Purnima there are large events.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

The devotees in Kolkata, India on the occasion Nwaya head in front of the Buddha statues.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

The rise of Buddhism in India, but the country's population and a quarter-billion-a-half per cent of the number of followers of Buddhism are considered.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

In the world, mainly in countries which follow Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, China and Mongolia are included.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

Indonesia mainly Muslim country that is considered by some in the Buddhist religion. Buddha Purnima was celebrated there.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

On this occasion many people give alms to monks . The picture is of Magelang, Indonesia's Central Java island.

Worldwide Splash of Buddha Purnima -Buddha Iayanti Photo Gallery

Buddha Purnima is called "Visak Day " in Thailand and was celebrated on Tuesday.