This year Wesak Day falls on 5th May (Saturday).The Buddhist festival of Wesak (also commonly written Vesak) is one of the biggest religious celebrations in Asia! Colorfully decorated temples, beautifully adorned women, white-robed devout Buddhists, fragrant flowers, decked up statues of the Buddha and the soft chanting of hymns: this is just a bit of what Wesak day is actually like!
As a tourist in Asia, you might not be aware of the significance of Wesak Day to the Buddhists. Buddhism, being one of the key religions of the Southeast, has one very special day that commemorates the birth, the enlightenment and the passing away of Gautama Buddha. Wesak day is also commonly known as Buddha’s Birthday, or Buddha Day.
To the Buddhists, this day is a big deal, which is why devout Buddhists opt to wear complete white and reach the temple before dawn to hoist the Buddhist flag as well as to sing hymns that honor the triple gem; The Buddha, The Dharma (His Teachings) and The Sangha (His Disciples).
BY:ALISSA PRIYA DARSHINI
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