Indian Embassy Celebrates Buddha Poornima in Nepal

May 27, 2024

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 23 (ANI): On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, the Embassy of India in Nepal organized several events in collaboration with the Lumbini Development Trust and the Lumbini Buddhist University. The events commenced in the forenoon of 22 May 2024 with an academic symposium on “Buddha Dharma and Global Peace” at the Lumbini Buddhist University. Hon'ble Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' graced the special event as the Chief Guest. The cultural evening, held on the eve of the Vaisakha Buddha Poornima, included vibrant performances showcasing the shared Buddhist heritage and traditions of India and Nepal. It began with traditional chanting by Buddhist monks from the Hinayana and Mahayana traditions. Nepal PM 'Prachanda' underscored India and Nepal’s age-old, multi-dimensional relationship buttressed by cross-sectoral cooperation. Indian Naveen Ambassador Srivastava presented an intricate Thangka painting from Sikkim, India to PM ‘Prachanda’