Buddha Purnima/Vesak at Venuvan Vihara, Agartala

Happening in the month of May, 'Buddha Purnima' also known a 'Vesak' is celebrated once a year with all the excitement and Devotion at The Venuvan Vihara located at Agartala. This event holds a great importance to all the Buddhist community, which mainly consists of the 'CHAKMA' and the 'MOG' people.

All though there are many Buddhist Pilgrimage spots, Venuvan holds a special place for the Buddhist and other religion people as its elegant, peaceful and right at the heart of the city.

On the day of the event, the place is decorated with flags. On the day of buddha Purnima, the Govt institutions are closed and so the people have all the time to enjoy. The day with the devotees reaching the temple where one can listen to the teaching imparted by the Buddha and also listen to the monks recite ancient Verses. The whole day is flooded with the presence of Devotees and especially the evening.

The evening is accompanied by people visiting the temple and enlightening candles and incense sticks with a belief that Buddha with bring peace and enlighten their lives with his blessing.

At Dawn the Buddhist priest distribute Prasad to the devotees which basically consists of 'Batasa' and 'Nokul'. The evening also hosts a small fair nearby the Temple. The fair is a typical fair with small shop's offering various handmade goods and delicious sweets. One can find small shops offering minature idols of Gods which one can take back. 

Though being a festival, one can find the peace and calmness within that crowd which definately is due to the grace of the Buddha.

Details Of The Event:

Name the place: Buddha Mandir, Agartala
Distance: 3-4km from Agartala city
Time: Usually in the month of MAY