Buddha Jayanti Festival May 2018 – One of a kind celebration

The Buddha Jayanti Festival is a celebration to commemorate the birth of Prince Siddhartha who attained enlightenment to become Gautama Buddha. An interesting aspect of this festival is that there is no fixed date of celebration. The Festival takes place on the full moon day of May, no matter what the date is. This special day is also when devotees commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha.

As most of the celebrations take place within the city of Bodhgaya, it would be easier for travellers to find accommodation within the city. With devotees flocking in from all over the country and the world over, many a modern Bodhgaya hotel becomes fully booked during this period. Some hotels like Oaks Bodhgaya which are close to key Buddhists sites are an ideal choice for those looking to experience the Buddha Jayanti Festival.