Photos: Buddha Purnima 2026 Celebrations Across India

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Friday offered his greetings on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. (Image: ANI)

Bodh Gaya, Bihar: Devotees line to get inside a temple on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. (Image: PTI)

Agartala, Tripura: People offer prayers on the occasion of Buddha Purnima at Venuvan Buddha Vihara. (Image: PTI)

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi: Monks offer prayers to Lord Buddha at the Mulagandha Kuti Buddhist Temple. (Image: PTI)

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh: People perform a ritual during 'Yagnopavit' ceremony on Buddha Purnima, at Vindhyavasini Temple. (Image: PTI)

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: People pray to the relics of Lord Buddha at the Mulagandha Kuti Buddhist Temple. (Image: PTI)

Agartala, Tripura: Young Buddhist monks receive food offerings on the eve of 'Buddha Purnima', also known as Vesak Day. (Image: PTI)