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Skanda Gautam
Published: 10:42 am May 16, 2022
A monk offering prayers in front of the Boudhanath Stupa during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, in Kathmandu on Monday, May 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Devotees offering prayers in front of the Boudhanath Stupa during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, in Kathmandu on Monday, May 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
Devotees offering prayers in front of the Boudhanath Stupa during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, in Kathmandu on Monday, May 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A monk offering prayers in front of the Boudhanath Stupa during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, in Kathmandu on Monday, May 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A monk offering prayers in front of the Boudhanath Stupa during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, in Kathmandu on Monday, May 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A monk offering prayers in front of the Boudhanath Stupa during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, in Kathmandu on Monday, May 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
KATHMANDU, MAY 16
Buddha Jayanti, the day of the birth of Lord Buddha, is being observed across the country today.
Also known as Buddha Purnima, the day falls on Baishakh Shukla Purnima as per the lunar calendar, which is a full moon day.
Photos: Skanda Gautam/ THT