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Millions celebrate Buddha Jayanti in northeast

Agartala/Itanagar: Thousands of devotees at monasteries and temples in northeast India Wednesday offered prayers on the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.Buddha Jayanti falls on the full-moon day of Vaisakh (April - May). Millions of people

IANS Published : May 14, 2014 15:37 IST, Updated : May 14, 2014 16:04 IST
Benuban Vihar monastery in Agartala is considered one of the important pilgrim centres of Buddhism in northeast India.

"It is not only for the Buddhists but for all those who believe in Buddhism. People belonging to Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and Christian faiths participate here," said Khisa.

Tripura Governor Devanand Konwar said: "His teachings have a special significance in today's global environment for promoting peace and non-violence among mankind."
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