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UNBELIEVABLE: Lumbini - The Untold Story

Noodles king in soup: Nepal’s only billionaire loses in much-talked-about result

Kathmandu: In an election that mauled former PMs, dynastic heirs and party strongmen, the Balendra 'Balen' Shah wave did not spare Nepal’s richest face either. Binod Chaudhary, the country’s sole Forbes-listed billionaire, the face of the popular Wai Wai noodles empire and sitting Nepali Congress MP from Nawalparasi West-1 in…

The Times of India

UN cultural agency decides against placing Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace in Nepal, on endangered list

The United Nations’ cultural agency has decided against putting the Buddhist pilgrimage destination of Lumbini on its list of heritage sites in danger, instead giving authorities in Nepal more time to help restore the famous gardens and temple that are falling into disrepair

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Happy Buddha Purnima 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on Buddha Purnima

Every year, the first full moon in the month of Vaishakha as per the Hindu calendar is celebrated as the day when Lord Gautam Buddha was born on earth. Devotees of Buddha believe that it was on this day around 563 BC when Lord Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha…

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Indian Railway embarks on spiritual journey with Buddhist circuit

To facilitate people to embark on the path of enlightenment, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's (IRCTC) Buddhist Circuit Tourist train on the Bharat Gaurav Trains concept has commenced its spiritual journey. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Message on the 8th Constitution Day & National Day of Nepal

Nepal celebrates the 8th Constitution Day and National Day today. On this happy occasion, I would like to extend greetings and felicitations to all fellow citizens living in Thailand and the accredited countries namely Cambodia, Laos, Singapore and Vietnam.

Bangkok Post

Photo exhibition to retrace Lord Buddha's footsteps

When mentioning Buddhist pilgrimage sites, four places -- those associated with the life of Lord Buddha -- come to mind. Three of them are Bodh Gaya in Bihar (the site of enlightenment); Sarnath (the location of the first sermon); Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, (the site of Buddha's parinirvana) India; and…

Bangkok Post

Symbolism and beyond: On PM Modi’s visit to Lumbini

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lumbini served a useful but limited purpose

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PM Narendra Modi offers Buddha Purnima prayers at Kushinagar's Mahaparinirvan temple

GORAKHPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first PM to have offered prayers at Kushinagar's Mahaparinirvan Temple on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

The Times of India

Stronger India-Nepal ties must to face emerging challenges, says PM Modi

PM visits Lumbini, cites commonalities of faith and traditions of both sides

The Hindu

Nepal: PM Modi lays foundation stone of Buddhist Centre in Lumbini

The construction of the Centre will be undertaken by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), India with the financial support of Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Further details on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi lays foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal’s Lumbini

Prime Minister Modi and his Nepalese counterpart PM Deuba will also hold a bilateral meeting in Lumbini

The Hindu

PM Modi offers prayers at Mayadevi temple in Lumbini

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at Lumbini was received by Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Later, he offered prayers at Mayadevi temple. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Morning Digest | PM Modi to launch work on Buddhist centre in Nepal’s Lumbini today; Centre asks States to procure wheat till May 31, and more

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The importance of Lumbini

Modi’s visit is political and strategic and is an opportune time for India to do much more in the region

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UP Police, SSB intensify vigil along India-Nepal border ahead of PM Modi's visit to Lumbini

Mr. Modi will pay an official visit to Lumbini in Nepal on May 16 on Buddha Purnima at the invitation of Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba

The Hindu

Modi, Deuba to continue talks on hydropower, connectivity

The leaders will attend Buddha Purnima celebrations and a foundation stone-laying ceremony for a cultural centre in Lumbini

The Hindu

PM Modi to visit Lumbini on Buddha Purnima: MEA

Bilateral meeting of PM Modi scheduled with Nepal PM Sherbahadur Deuba in Lumbini.

The Hindu

PM Modi's visit to Lumbini will be significant: Ambassador of Nepal

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PM Modi to visit Nepal for Buddha anniversary celebrations in mid-May

This would be his first visit to Nepal since he was re-elected in 2019, Nepal PM Deuba expected to attend the celebrations in Lumbini

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