The city of Varanasi celebrated Buddha Purnima with religious fervour, including special prayers, yatras, and other events. Scores of devotees thronged the ghats along the Ganga and performed religious rituals. Various institutions organized events to mark the occasion. A photo exhibition showcasing major Buddhist sites of India was also held. The celebration included lectures, discussions on women's role in Buddhism, and illuminated monuments like Dhamek Stupa and Mulagandha Kuty Vihara.
Varanasi: A two-day national seminar on ‘Teaching-Learning in Mother Tongue (Linguistics): NEP-2020’, organised by the department of Linguistics, Facu.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple projects worth over Rs. 1800 crores at an event at Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, Sigra, Varanasi, said a press release by Prime Minister s Office. India News | PM Modi Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stone of Multiple Projects Worth Rs 1,800 Crore in Varanasi.