Archaeologists are divided on who installed the stone. Some believe it was Emperor Ashoka, while others think the residents of the nearby village did it.
KATHMANDU, May 23: Today marks Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, the 2568th birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama, revered worldwide as a pioneer of peace. This occasion is celebrated with joy, worship, adoration, and teachings dedicated to Buddha, who is also honored as the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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Thousands of devotees and monks celebrated the 2568th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha at his birthplace in Lumbini on May 23, 2024. Nearly 100 monks,