May 23, Kathmandu- The 2568th birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama, known to the world as the harbinger of peace, is being celebrated today by worshiping, adoring and preaching Buddha, who was born as the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Buddha Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Baisakh. This festival is celebrated as a remembrance of the contribution made by Siddhartha Gautama for the establishment of world peace.

As Buddha's birth, enlightenment, Mahaparinirvana (death) falls on the full moon day of Baishakh, on this day Buddhists around the world, including Nepal, celebrate Buddha Jayanti with emotional reverence and devotion to Buddha.

The 2568th birth anniversary of Lord Gautama Buddha, the bearer of many messages such as 'non-violence is the cornerstone of peace and friendship', is going to be celebrated across the country today, wishing for peace.

By Buddhists, lamas and Buddhist religious leaders sit in chaityas, monasteries, Biharas, etc., and perform traditional rituals and rituals. The government has called upon common people to celebrate Buddha Jayanti by celebrating Diwali at home in the evening.

On this occasion, there is a tradition of celebrating Buddha Jayanti by organizing various programs in places like Lumbini, Swayambhu, Buddha. Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini in Rupandehi district in 563 BC i.e. 2568 years ago from the womb of father King Suddhodhan and mother Mayadevi on the full moon day of Baisakh Shukla. Siddhartha Gautama, who was born as a prince, was worried by the suffering of people. At the age of 29, he left the palace and went for penance.