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Buddha Purnima is a Hindu and Buddhist festival celebrated in a grand manner throughout the world. This day marks Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Dharmachakra is the symbol used during this festival. Dharmachakra is a wooden wheel with eight spokes.
In india and Nepal, the full moon day of Vaishaka month is celebrated as Buddha Purnima. As per lunar calendar it is Vaishaka Purnima. Buddha Purnima in this year will be observed on Wednesday, 10th May 2017.