Vesak Jayanti, a significant Buddhist festival commemorating Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death, is celebrated worldwide with reverence and joy. Immerse yourself in its grand festivities at these key destinations: Colombo, Sri Lanka, where the Gangaramaya Temple hosts prayers and charitable food offerings; Bangkok, Thailand, where temples are adorned and lanterns are released into the sky; Bodh Gaya, India, the sacred site of Buddha’s enlightenment; Lumbini, Nepal, Buddha’s birthplace; Jakarta, Indonesia, where the Borobudur Temple serves as the backdrop for lantern processions; Kandy, Sri Lanka, featuring the Temple of the Tooth and vibrant ‘pandols’; Hanoi, Vietnam, where the One Pillar Pagoda hosts ceremonies and cultural exhibitions; and Seoul, South Korea, where traditional lantern parades fill the streets. Whether you seek spiritual introspection or cultural immersion, these global celebrations offer an enriching journey into the teachings of peace, compassion, and renewal.