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Highlighting the "shared Buddhist Heritage", India on Sunday said, Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism was born in Lumbini in Nepal. The comments came in response to Nepal's reaction to external affairs ministry's remarks yesterday at the CII event regarding Buddhist heritage.

Highlighting the "shared Buddhist Heritage", India on Sunday said, Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism was born in Lumbini in Nepal. The comments came in response to Nepal's reaction to external affairs ministry's remarks yesterday at the CII event regarding Buddhist heritage. ''There is no doubt that Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is in Nepal", S Jaishankar said. "Who are the 2 greatest Indians ever that you can remember. I can say one is Gautam Buddha and the other is Mahatma Gandhi. Not just greatest Indians as you and I remember, but greatest Indian that the world remembers, " he said. The Nepal foreign ministry had sharply reacted to the development saying, " “It is a well-established and undeniable fact proven by historical and archaeological evidence that Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal. Lumbini, the Birthplace of Buddha and the fountain of Buddhism, is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites." Adding, "It is true that Buddhism spread from Nepal to other parts of the world in the subsequent period. The matter remains beyond doubt and controversy and thus cannot be a subject of debate. The entire international community is aware of this.” Buddha, born in Lumbini, attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, gave his first sermon at Sarnath and died in Kushinagar. Buddha was the son of Suddhodana who was the leader of Shakya in Magadha situated in present-day Nepal and India. The development comes even as Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli has again reiterated that Lord Ram was a Nepali. Oli spoke to a delegation of Madi municipality in Chitwan district in Nepal and told them he believes Lord Ram was born in that area. He called for developing the region and building a Ram Temple. Nepal PM also suggested the name of the municipality be changed to Ayodhyapuri. Last week Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a Ram Temple in Ayodhya, UP.

India says Buddha was born in Lumbini in Nepal

After 100 years it was gifted to a British explorer a Buddha statue of that belongs to a holy religious site has been returned to Sri Lanka.

The statue was gifted to explorer Harry Charles Purvis Bell, known as HCP Bell.

HCP Bell was a British civil servant and the first Commissioner of Archaeology in Ceylon.

Mr Bell had received the statue as a souvenir during a visit to the Buddhist temple in the 19th century, while he was working as a civil servant in Sri Lanka.

Presently HCP Bell's grandson Reverend Kenneth Bell and his little girl Fiona have gone from their homes in Overton, Hampshire to restore the statue to its home inside the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

After 100 years it was gifted to a British explorer a Buddha statue of that belongs to a holy religious site has been returned to Sri Lanka. The statue was gifted to explorer Harry Charles Purvis Bell, known as HCP Bell.

After 100 years it was gifted to a British explorer a Buddha statue of that belongs to a holy religious site has been returned to Sri Lanka. The statue was gifted to explorer Harry Charles Purvis Bell, known as HCP Bell. HCP Bell was a British civil servant and the first Commissioner of Archaeology in Ceylon. Mr Bell had received the statue as a souvenir during a visit to the Buddhist temple in the 19th century, while he was working as a civil servant in Sri Lanka. Presently HCP Bell's grandson Reverend Kenneth Bell and his little girl Fiona have gone from their homes in Overton, Hampshire to restore the statue to its home inside the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

Family of British explorer return old Buddha statue to Sri Lankan temple

The first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/things-to-about-the-lunar-eclipse-happening-tomorrow-273131#partial-lunar-eclipse%C2%A0-273116">penumbral lunar eclipse</a> of the year is&nbsp;taking&nbsp;place today, on 10th January.

During the eclipse, the Moon passes directly behind Earth and its shadow.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is one of the four penumbral lunar eclipses that will occur this year. &nbsp;

A penumbral lunar eclipse&nbsp;occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are&nbsp;in an imperfect alignment with each other.&nbsp;

The Earth blocks partial&nbsp;sunlight from directly reaching the Moon's surface and covers all or part of the Moon with the outer part of its shadow, also known as the penumbra.

It will be visible in India and several other countries across Asia, Africa and Europe.&nbsp;

In India, the lunar eclipse can be seen from 10:30 pm on Friday, January 10 till 2:42 am on&nbsp;January 11.

It is called as the 'wolf lunar eclipse', as it is the first full moon of January which was named so by the Almanac tribe of the Northern and Eastern United States.&nbsp;

The term Wolf Moon is also called Ice Moon or the Moon after Yule, Shakambhari Purnima, Paush Purnima, and Duruthu Poya.

According to the Hindu calendar, the full Moon is called the Shakambhari Purnima, the last day of the eight-day Shakambari Navratri holiday that commemorates the goddess Shakambhari. 
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Taking baths in the holy waters of India is considered essential&nbsp;for Shakambari Navratri.&nbsp;

Buddhists of Sri Lanka also celebrate the day as Duruthu Poya, which to celebrate of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka.

It is absolutely safe to watch this lunar eclipse with naked eyes, unlike any solar eclipses which require eye protection gears to watch them.&nbsp;

However, a telescope will be needed it watch it. &nbsp;

According to NASA, this lunar eclipse will make way for longer days ahead.&nbsp;

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“On the evening of the full Moon, as evening twilight ends, the brightest planet in the sky will be Venus, appearing as the evening star in the southwest about 19 degrees above the horizon. No particularly bright star will appear near overhead. The highest bright star will be Capella, appearing about 46 degrees above the northeastern horizon&nbsp; As the month progresses the background of stars will appear to shift toward the west, while Venus will appear to shift the other direction, higher in the sky each night,” according to Gordon Johnston of NASA.

The first penumbral lunar eclipse of the year is taking place today, on 10th January. During the eclipse, the Moon passes directly behind Earth and its shadow. It is one of the four penumbral lunar eclipses that will occur this year.

The first penumbral lunar eclipse of the year is taking place today, on 10th January. During the eclipse, the Moon passes directly behind Earth and its shadow. It is one of the four penumbral lunar eclipses that will occur this year. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in an imperfect alignment with each other. The Earth blocks partial sunlight from directly reaching the Moon's surface and covers all or part of the Moon with the outer part of its shadow, also known as the penumbra. It will be visible in India and several other countries across Asia, Africa and Europe. In India, the lunar eclipse can be seen from 10:30 pm on Friday, January 10 till 2:42 am on January 11. It is called as the 'wolf lunar eclipse', as it is the first full moon of January which was named so by the Almanac tribe of the Northern and Eastern United States. The term Wolf Moon is also called Ice Moon or the Moon after Yule, Shakambhari Purnima, Paush Purnima, and Duruthu Poya. According to the Hindu calendar, the full Moon is called the Shakambhari Purnima, the last day of the eight-day Shakambari Navratri holiday that commemorates the goddess Shakambhari. Taking baths in the holy waters of India is considered essential for Shakambari Navratri. Buddhists of Sri Lanka also celebrate the day as Duruthu Poya, which to celebrate of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka. It is absolutely safe to watch this lunar eclipse with naked eyes, unlike any solar eclipses which require eye protection gears to watch them. However, a telescope will be needed it watch it. According to NASA, this lunar eclipse will make way for longer days ahead. 🌖 What will the Moon look like throughout 2020? Using data from our @NASAMoon Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to visualize with unprecedented fidelity, @NASAGoddard's Dial-a-Moon shows each hour: https://t.co/iPrELt2wNN 🎦 Watch a full year of Moon phases: https://t.co/AQnn8FxCe7 pic.twitter.com/Fy6GVBelFo — NASA (@NASA) January 2, 2020 × “On the evening of the full Moon, as evening twilight ends, the brightest planet in the sky will be Venus, appearing as the evening star in the southwest about 19 degrees above the horizon. No particularly bright star will appear near overhead. The highest bright star will be Capella, appearing about 46 degrees above the northeastern horizon As the month progresses the background of stars will appear to shift toward the west, while Venus will appear to shift the other direction, higher in the sky each night,” according to Gordon Johnston of NASA.

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Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, is being celebrated by people across south Asia on Saturday by organising various programmes.

The day, also known as Buddha Purnima, falls on Baishakh Shukla Purnima as per the lunar calendar, which is a full moon day, The Himalayan Times reported.

The day has a special significance to the people belonging to the Buddhist and Hindu communities.

Gautam Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautam, a prince born to King Suddhodana of the Shakya dynasty of Tilaurakot, which is located in Kapilvastu, Nepal, and Queen Maya Devi.

On this day, people visit Buddhist monasteries and shrines to worship Lord Buddha, who is believed to be the epitome of peace, based on whose teachings Buddhism was founded.

To celebrate this occasion, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reached Lumbini yesterday (May 17) evening to participate in the events planned for the day, while President Bidya Devi Bhandari is scheduled to reach there today to attend various programmes in the evening.

According to Lumbini Development Trust, President Bhandari, chief guest of the occasion, is scheduled to officially inaugurate the Visit Lumbini Year 2076 of the next Bikram Samvat calendar.

Likewise, Prime Minister Oli would be performing special worship at Mayadevi Temple, lead a peace rally, plant saplings, unfurl the national flag, and serve food to the monks, said Lila Giri, Nepal`s Minister for Environment and Tourism.

The auspicious day, also known as Vesak in Sri Lanka, is being observed with much devotion and faith.

In his message to mark the Vesak Poya Day, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena also called on to make the teachings of Lord Buddha, a path that leads the country towards prosperity and a society that is safe and secure, Colombo Page reported.

Law enforcement agencies further took stringent security measures so that people can safely celebrate the festival.

The security measures were adopted following the eight coordinated bombings on April 21 that rattled three churches and three high-end hotels located across the country and killed more than 250 people who were celebrating Sunday Easter.

Similarly, in Bangladesh, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages greeting the Buddhist community on the occasion, The Daily Mirror reported.

Meanwhile, United States Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo also sent greetings to everyone observing the Vesak Day, saying, "On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I send wishes of peace and joy to everyone celebrating Vesak Day on May 18."

The Buddhist community in the United States contributes to the strength of our country and our people, and Buddhism has contributions to the world over more than two thousand years have enriched our culture and our history.

"May you all enjoy a peaceful and joyful Vesak," he added.

Buddha, a teacher, and a philosopher is believed to have received his enlightenment in Bodh Gaya in the Indian state of Bihar, following which he started sharing his knowledge with his disciples.

Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, is being celebrated by people across south Asia on Saturday by organising various programmes. The day, also known as Buddha Purnima, falls on Baishakh Shukla Purnima as per the lunar calendar, which is a full moon day, The Himalayan Times reported.

Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, is being celebrated by people across south Asia on Saturday by organising various programmes. The day, also known as Buddha Purnima, falls on Baishakh Shukla Purnima as per the lunar calendar, which is a full moon day, The Himalayan Times reported. The day has a special significance to the people belonging to the Buddhist and Hindu communities. Gautam Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautam, a prince born to King Suddhodana of the Shakya dynasty of Tilaurakot, which is located in Kapilvastu, Nepal, and Queen Maya Devi. On this day, people visit Buddhist monasteries and shrines to worship Lord Buddha, who is believed to be the epitome of peace, based on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. To celebrate this occasion, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reached Lumbini yesterday (May 17) evening to participate in the events planned for the day, while President Bidya Devi Bhandari is scheduled to reach there today to attend various programmes in the evening. According to Lumbini Development Trust, President Bhandari, chief guest of the occasion, is scheduled to officially inaugurate the Visit Lumbini Year 2076 of the next Bikram Samvat calendar. Likewise, Prime Minister Oli would be performing special worship at Mayadevi Temple, lead a peace rally, plant saplings, unfurl the national flag, and serve food to the monks, said Lila Giri, Nepal`s Minister for Environment and Tourism. The auspicious day, also known as Vesak in Sri Lanka, is being observed with much devotion and faith. In his message to mark the Vesak Poya Day, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena also called on to make the teachings of Lord Buddha, a path that leads the country towards prosperity and a society that is safe and secure, Colombo Page reported. Law enforcement agencies further took stringent security measures so that people can safely celebrate the festival. The security measures were adopted following the eight coordinated bombings on April 21 that rattled three churches and three high-end hotels located across the country and killed more than 250 people who were celebrating Sunday Easter. Similarly, in Bangladesh, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages greeting the Buddhist community on the occasion, The Daily Mirror reported. Meanwhile, United States Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo also sent greetings to everyone observing the Vesak Day, saying, "On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I send wishes of peace and joy to everyone celebrating Vesak Day on May 18." The Buddhist community in the United States contributes to the strength of our country and our people, and Buddhism has contributions to the world over more than two thousand years have enriched our culture and our history. "May you all enjoy a peaceful and joyful Vesak," he added. Buddha, a teacher, and a philosopher is believed to have received his enlightenment in Bodh Gaya in the Indian state of Bihar, following which he started sharing his knowledge with his disciples.

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