A devotee offers milk while praying in a temple on the occasion of Buddha Purnima festival in Kolkata, India, Monday, May 12, ...

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Pamela Hassell, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published ...

Jakarta, VIVA – Vesak Day, also known as Buddha Day, holds deep spiritual significance for Buddhists around the world. This ...

Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA ...

Devotees fly lanterns during the commemoration of Vesak, which marks the day of Buddha's birth, death and enlightenment at ...

Probably build around 800 A.D., this 30-metre-high Buddhist holy place in central Java served as a pilgrim shrine and as a display of magnificence by the kings of the Sailendra dynasty. With its ...

Let's take a closer look at Vesak Day in Indonesia through its rituals and traditions honoring the birth, enlightenment, and ...

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Central Java to explore two of ... Borobudur's intricately carved reliefs tell stories of the Buddha's life and teachings, while Prambanan's towering ...

The carnival in the celebration of Vesak in Solo carries a mission to spread the spirit of wisdom in various aspects of life ...

The most important discovery was two stucco statues of Buddha in good condition, which were thought to only be found in Java ...

A worker cleans a buddha statue to welcome the upcoming Vesak day in Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia, May 7, 2025 (Photo: ...