India, May 14 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Ministry of Culture and International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is set to commemorate the sacred occasion of Vaisakha Buddha Purnima Divas-the Triple Blessed Day marking the Birth, Enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha. The event will be held at Dr B R Ambedkar International Centre (Auditorium), Janpath, New Delhi on 15th May 2025 (Thursday). The Guest of Honour for the event will be Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs and the Chief Guest will be Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism.
The programme will feature prayers and a thought-provoking panel discussion on the theme: '...