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Budda Poornima & Dr Ambedkar May Dhin. 1️⃣🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍 Buddha Purnima / Vesak (01 May 2026) is the most sacred day in Buddhism, marking the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha. While the core meaning is shared, celebrations vary widely across countries depending on culture and Buddhist traditions. Here’s a country-wise global snapshot of Vesak celebrations: 🌏 South Asia 🇮🇳 India Major celebrations in Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar Prayer meetings, meditation, and Buddhist sermons Processions led by monks and followers. 🇳🇵 Nepal Celebrated grandly at Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) Pilgrimage, chanting, butter lamps, and cultural programs 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka. Known as Vesak Festival (most vibrant globally) Lanterns (Vesak kudu), illuminated pandals (Thoran), free food stalls (Dansal) Nationwide decorations and religious observances 🌏 Southeast Asia 🇹🇭 Thailand Called Visakha Bucha Day Temple visits, candlelit processions (Wian ...