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From Ladakh to Ajanta, India is home to key Buddhist sites

'Vesak Day' or 'Wesak', popularly known as 'Buddha Purnima', is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha, mainly falling in May. Vesak Day 2017's theme is 'Buddhist teachings for social justice and sustainable world peace. This day commemorates the birth, enlightenment (nirvana) and passing away (Parinirvana) of …

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May 10, 2017