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5/01/2009 - 5/31/2009Buddha Jayanti
Kathmandu,
Nepal
Also known as 'Buddha Purnima' or simply as 'Buddha's Birthday', Buddha Jayanti honours Lord Buddha and is one of the most sacred days of the year in Nepal. Calculated by the lunar calendar, the Lord Buddha's birthday falls on the full moon of the fourth lunar month and is a day of great celebrations. Buddhists from all over the world travel to Kathmandu to attend the festival which includes ceremonies, prayer meetings and meditation sessions.
Themes:
Culture
, Spectacle
, Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Bouddha and Swayambhu stupas
Bouddhanath is in Kathmandu and Swayambhunath is just on the outskirts of the city. Both are equally impressive and important
Kathmandu, Nepal
Contact Information:
Nepal Tourist Board
Tourist Service Center
Bhrikuti Mandap
Kathmandu
Nepal
Telephone: +977 1 425 6909.
Email: info@ntb.org.np
Website: www.welcomenepal.com
