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Buddha Purnima Festival Celebrated In Nepal

Nepalese devotees sing ritual bhajan prayers at the premises of Chiloncho Stupa during the celebration of Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha, in Chiloncho, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, on May 1, 2026. Buddhists around the world, including in Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Laos, Mongolia, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and Nepal, observe the Buddha Purnima festival, which falls on the full moon day of the month. The occasion includes offerings of flowers, incense, and candles, as well as the exchange of gifts as blessings, prayers, sermons, and group meditations. (Photo by Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13648280
Date Taken	1 May 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Narayan Maharjan/NurPhoto

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