Mumbai, May 1 -- On the serene evening of Buddha Purnima, Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India transformed into a canvas, captivating onlookers with beautiful visuals of the night sky.

The historic monument, overlooking the tranquil Arabian Sea, was illuminated with the bright light of the moon, drawing locals and tourists alike.

Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is also known as Vesak.

Buddha, regarded as the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born on Shukla Purnima of Baisakh month in the lunar calendar. There is a coincidence that the dates (lunar calendar) of the Buddha's birth, wisdom, and Mahaparinirvan (passing away fall on the same.

In 1999, it became an UN-designated day to acknowledg...