The Nepalese government declared Visit Lumbini Year 2012 in November last year to make the birthplace of Buddha a centre of global attraction. Six months later, the much-hyped programme has not sailed …..

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The 2556th Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, is being observed across the country by organising various programmes on Sunday. Different organisastions have organised programmes to mark Buddha’s birth anniversary with the message of peace and harmony among the people.

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People pray and pour water on models of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, childhood of Buddha, on Buddha's Birthday in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, April 28, 2012. Buddha's Birthday is celebrated in East Asia on the eighth day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar.

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