Nepal, May 1 -- The 2570th Buddha Jayanti is being observed today, recalling the contribution of Siddhartha Gautam to the establishment of world peace. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Baishakh of the lunar calendar every year. This festival commemorates Siddhartha Gautama's significant contributions to establishing world peace.

Buddhists from Nepal and other countries are celebrating Buddha Jayanti, wishing for peace and tranquillity in the world. Born in Lumbini, Nepal, Lord Gautam Buddha is regarded as the founder and messenger of non-violence and peace.

This year, the 2570th birth anniversary of Lord Gautama Buddha, who propagated timeless messages such as 'non-violence is the cornerstone of peace a...