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Guru Purnima 2024: Date, Auspicious Times, And Traditional Prasad Recipe
This festival, significant for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, involves fasting, charity, special pujas, and the chanting of mantras.
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Buddha Purnima 2024: Date, History, Wishes, And All You Need to Know
Buddha Purnima 2024: Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is the most important festival for Buddhists worldwide. Celebrated on the first full moon of May, it commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha.
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Diwali Should Be A National Holiday In US, Says Congresswoman
Diwali, celebrated by millions of Americans from various faiths and religions including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, should be declared a federal holiday, Congresswoman Grace Meng has said.
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4 Killed In Car Bomb Blasts At Myanmar New Year Festival
Four people were killed in eastern Myanmar on Thursday after a series of car bombs exploded at a pagoda where a crowd had gathered to mark the start of the Buddhist new year, a rescue worker and a security source said.
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"Diwali In America An Important Reminder Of Religious Liberty," Says Donald Trump
Sending Diwali greetings to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, President Donald Trump on Friday said that the observance of the festival of lights throughout America is an important reminder of the significance of the country's core tenets - religious liberty.
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Elephants Out Of Control At Religious Festival, 17 Injured
Seventeen people were injured in Sri Lanka when two elephants ran amok at a religious festival, police said.
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Guru Purnima 2019: Education Minister Launches #SelfiewithGuru Campaign
The festival, Guru Purnima, traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, aims to honour teachers who have dedicated their lives to enlightening people with little or no monetary expectations.
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"Er... No Hindus?" Twitter Calls Out Donald Trump On Diwali Post
US President Donald Trump's tweets on Diwali, a week after the festival, caused a flap on Twitter with an omission that was widely called out. The first tweet described Diwali as a "holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains", missing any reference to Hindus.
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PM Narendra Modi Assures Sri Lanka Of India's Support Amid Chinese Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured Sri Lanka of India's support in its nation-building efforts, saying New Delhi will be a friend and a partner, amid China's forays into the important Indian Ocean country. Making Lord Buddha and his ideals the central theme of his address at the inauguration of the International Vesak Day - the biggest Budd...
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Live: PM Narendra Modi Addresses Sri Lankans In Dickoya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. Today he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian-origin community.
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PM Narendra Modi Leaves For Two-Day Visit To Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian- origin Tamil community.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Leave For Two-Day Visit To Sri Lanka Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka to attend the biggest Buddhist festival 'Vesak Day' as its chief guest.
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'Buddha's Teaching Integral Part of India's Political Philosophy'
As the UN marked the Buddhist festival of Vesak, India said it has sought to use the ancient links forged by the common Buddhist heritage among different countries in Asia as part of its foreign policy outreach.
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Obama Greets People on Diwali
US President Barack Obama greeted Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists across the world on the occasion of Diwali, saying it was a chance to remember that even in the midst of darkness, light will ultimately prevail.
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Guru Purnima 2024: Date, Auspicious Times, And Traditional Prasad Recipe
This festival, significant for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains, involves fasting, charity, special pujas, and the chanting of mantras.
-
Buddha Purnima 2024: Date, History, Wishes, And All You Need to Know
Buddha Purnima 2024: Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is the most important festival for Buddhists worldwide. Celebrated on the first full moon of May, it commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha.
-
Diwali Should Be A National Holiday In US, Says Congresswoman
Diwali, celebrated by millions of Americans from various faiths and religions including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, should be declared a federal holiday, Congresswoman Grace Meng has said.
-
4 Killed In Car Bomb Blasts At Myanmar New Year Festival
Four people were killed in eastern Myanmar on Thursday after a series of car bombs exploded at a pagoda where a crowd had gathered to mark the start of the Buddhist new year, a rescue worker and a security source said.
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"Diwali In America An Important Reminder Of Religious Liberty," Says Donald Trump
Sending Diwali greetings to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, President Donald Trump on Friday said that the observance of the festival of lights throughout America is an important reminder of the significance of the country's core tenets - religious liberty.
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Elephants Out Of Control At Religious Festival, 17 Injured
Seventeen people were injured in Sri Lanka when two elephants ran amok at a religious festival, police said.
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Guru Purnima 2019: Education Minister Launches #SelfiewithGuru Campaign
The festival, Guru Purnima, traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, aims to honour teachers who have dedicated their lives to enlightening people with little or no monetary expectations.
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"Er... No Hindus?" Twitter Calls Out Donald Trump On Diwali Post
US President Donald Trump's tweets on Diwali, a week after the festival, caused a flap on Twitter with an omission that was widely called out. The first tweet described Diwali as a "holiday observed by Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains", missing any reference to Hindus.
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PM Narendra Modi Assures Sri Lanka Of India's Support Amid Chinese Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured Sri Lanka of India's support in its nation-building efforts, saying New Delhi will be a friend and a partner, amid China's forays into the important Indian Ocean country. Making Lord Buddha and his ideals the central theme of his address at the inauguration of the International Vesak Day - the biggest Budd...
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Live: PM Narendra Modi Addresses Sri Lankans In Dickoya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. Today he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian-origin community.
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PM Narendra Modi Leaves For Two-Day Visit To Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will participate in the International Vesak Day celebrations, the biggest festival of Buddhists, and address the Indian- origin Tamil community.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Leave For Two-Day Visit To Sri Lanka Tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka to attend the biggest Buddhist festival 'Vesak Day' as its chief guest.
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'Buddha's Teaching Integral Part of India's Political Philosophy'
As the UN marked the Buddhist festival of Vesak, India said it has sought to use the ancient links forged by the common Buddhist heritage among different countries in Asia as part of its foreign policy outreach.
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Obama Greets People on Diwali
US President Barack Obama greeted Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists across the world on the occasion of Diwali, saying it was a chance to remember that even in the midst of darkness, light will ultimately prevail.
