The Inflight Magazine of SpiceJetIssue 203 · September 2026

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Buddha Purnima

May 2026 · Issue 199

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Buddhist devotees observe this festival through prayers, meditation, and good deedsSpice Route, May 2026

Also known as Vesak, Buddha Purnima is the most revered festival celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. It symbolises the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Gautam Buddha. In 2026, Buddha Purnima falls on 1 May; it always falls on a full moon during the Hindu month of Vaishakha.

Buddha Purnima carries a lot of religious significance for followers of Buddhism everywhere. It is observed because Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and left his mortal form on this day. Indeed, three major aspects of Lord Buddha’s life—birth, enlightenment, and death—take place on this holy day, thereby making it a unique event.

Buddhist devotees observe the festival through prayers, meditation, and good deeds. Monasteries are decorated in honour of the occasion, and believers flock to shrines to light candles, offer flowers, and chant mantras from scriptures. Also on this day, sermons related to the teachings of the Buddha, such as compassion and non-violence, are preached. Besides, devotees participate in charitable activities like feeding the poor and needy.

Some of the important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists in India include Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar. Buddha Purnima helps one lead an ethical and peaceful life, and its celebration continues to enlighten millions of people around the world through the faith’s principles of love and tranquillity.

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