A priest prepares to worship a reclining idol of Lord Buddha at the Mahabodhi Society of India near College Square on Buddha Jayanti on Thursday
Ashim PaulDevotees begin to arrive at the Mahabodhi Society on Thursday. Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha. This auspicious day is a time for reflection, compassion, and spreading love.
Ashim PaulDevotees offer garlands and incense sticks to flower-bedecked idols of Lord Buddha at the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist temple near Dhakuria bridge on Thursday morning
Soumyajit DeyUS consul general in Kolkata Melinda Pavek too was spotted among devotees lighting a candle at the Mahabodhi Society of India on Thursday
Ashim PaulA monk shows devotees a relic of Lord Buddha with torchlight at the Mahabodhi Society
Arnab DuttaMonks lead the prayers and puja at the Mahabodhi Society of India
Ashim PaulIt’s time for a quick selfie for this devotee at the College Square temple on Thursday
Ashim PaulLord Buddha being worshipped to the beats of the gong at the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple at Lake Road
Soumyajit DeyA priest prays at Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Temple at Lake Road near Dhakuria bridge on Thursday morning
Soumyajit DeyCultural performances during a Buddha Jayanti procession on Thursday. It started from Gandhi statue to Jawaharlal Nehru Road via Mayo Road, Dufferin Road, Fort William crossing, Dufferin Road and finally returned to Gandhi statue
Arnab DuttaDevotees accompany colourful plateaux carrying idols of Lord Buddha in the Maidan area
Arnab DuttaA dragon dance as part of Buddha Jayanti celebrations at the Maidan
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