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Traditionally, Buddha Jayanti is a holiday in Mahayana Buddhism commemorating the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, later the Gautama Buddha founder of Buddhism.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY- 26TH MAY
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This Day in History is DUE’s daily dose of trivia for all the history buffs out there. So sit back and take a ride of all the fascinating things that happened on 26th May!
People are trapped in history and history is trapped in people, and hence, every day has been a significant one in the foibles of history. Now, let’s take a tour of “This Day in History – 26th May”.
1805: Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned King of Italy
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Napoléon Bonaparte is one of the most celebrated personages in the history of the West. He revolutionized military organization and training, reorganized education, and established the long-lived Concordat with the papacy. On this day in 1805, he was crowned King of Italy at the Milan cathedral, by the Cardinal Archbishop of Milan.
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The day marks the birthday of Lord Buddha. Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō is chanted within all forms of Nichiren Buddhism as well as Tendai Buddhism.
New Delhi: The auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti is being celebrated this year on May 26. The day marks the birthday of Lord Buddha. Traditionally, it s a holiday in Mahayana Buddhism commemorating the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, later the Gautama Buddha founder of Buddhism.
Today, we thought of sharing the Purnima timings (tithi) and Buddhist chanting mantra which brings peace and mental stability:
Buddha Purnima Timings:
Buddha Purnima on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Buddha Purnima is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is considered to be most sacred occasions for devotees of lord Buddha.
This year, Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on 26 May 2021.