Prabarana Purnima I 2022

According to Buddhist scriptures, on this day Lord Buddha went to the abode of the gods, and, after blessing his mother, returned to earth. To mark this event, the Buddhists send up sky lanterns as a symbol of lighting up the sky. The day also celebrates another event in the life of Buddha. According to this legend, Buddha once clipped some strands of hair from his head and said that if he was qualified to attain supreme wisdom, the hairs would not fall down but go up instead, which they did. The balloons also commemorate this event. To celebrate the day, many religious events are organized, including worshipping the Buddha.