Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, the
birth anniversary of the Buddha, is widely celebrated, on a
full moon night in April/May. The Buddha was born on the
full-moon day in the month of Vaisakh in 563 BC. He
achieved enlightenment as well as nirvana on the same
date.
It is also believed that Yashodara, the Buddha's
wife, his charioteer Channa and even his horse Kantaka were
born on the same day. On this day, Buddhists offer prayers in
their temples. Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh and Bodh Gaya in Bihar
are the main centres of celebration.
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