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Jayanti celebrated in Leh Leh:
Thousands of enthusiastic Buddhism devotees converged at Leh in Ladakh region
of Kashmir to celebrate Buddha Jayanti or, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha
on Saturday. The festival was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety
at several monasteries located in Ladakh and also in Kargil. A huge congregation
was witnessed at the famed Polo Grounds in Leh. Senior Lamas (Buddhist monks)
of Ladakh and heads of different organisations, prominent citizens addressed the
huge gathering which also included hundreds of schoolchildren. "Buddha Poornima
is celebrated to remember the teachings of Lord Buddha. Buddha Jayanti which is
the birthday of Lord Buddha is not only celebrated in India but all over the world
in places like Thailand , Sri Lanka and Burma . It is celebrated with great pomp
and show," said Dr. Tsewang Yangjor, a Buddhist scholar in Leh. Highlighting the
teachings and life of Lord Buddha, Lobzang Rinchen who is the President of Buddhist
Association, Leh, stressed upon the people to follow the path shown by Lord Buddha.
Besides, a colourful procession was taken out from Chokhang Vihara in which the
monks participated holding religious books and reciting prayers. Another notable
attraction happened to be several tableaux depicting various facets and teaching
of Lord Buddha and his life. Passing through the main market and other neighbourhood
streets of Leh, the procession terminated at the Polo Grounds. -May
9, 2009
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