If you are planning a religious trip, India is the ultimate destination to visit. This country has left a strong religious impact in all over the world. Being a multi-cultural country, one will find varied cultures and traditions, followed by different styles in every state or region. Amongst all, the culture of Buddhist is very unique and traditional which reflects the pure feeling of spirituality. People love to visit India Tours to spend holidays and also participate in diverse colourful festivals celebrated by Buddhists, most of which honor important events in the life of the Buddha or various Bodhisattva. Buddhist holidays are blissful occasions. On the festival day, followers start their day with a visit to the local temple where people serves food and fruits to the monks and Dharma talk as a spiritual thought. On the same day, some people believe in distributing food to the poor to earn blessing. Walking around three Jewels of the temple is a matter of honor, chanting and meditation.
Some of the very famous Buddhist festivals are briefly outlined below.
Buddhist New Year
Throughout the world, the occasion of Buddhist New Year is celebrated on different days and different styles. For example, In Theravadin countries such as Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Laos, this festival the New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April.
Vesak (Buddha Day)
Vesak originates as the birth name of the Buddha. Buddha was born on the same day so that this day has become the most important festival in Buddhism. It is celebrated on the first full moon day in May when the sky shines on the earth.
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