Buddha Purnima is an auspicious day even for Hindus and is observed with full devotion and dedication in whole country. In India, this day is declared as a gazetted holiday in several states. In the ...

Certain characteristics are common to images of Buddha: the Victoria & Albert Museum lists 32 'lakshanas' or special bodily features with symbolic meanings. These go beyond physical attributes ...

Buddhism started in India over 2,500 years ago. Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhattha Gotama. He became known as the Buddha, which means 'enlightened'. Siddhattha Gotama was a ...

This UNESCO World Heritage Site houses a revered relic of the Buddha’s tooth, drawing devotees from across the globe. The Sacred relic was brought to Sri Lanka by Princess Hemamala and Prince Dantha ...