Buddhists here celebrated one of the significant festivals Madhu Punrima in the city and elsewhere in the district today amidst traditional enthusiasm and solemn devotion.
Madhu Purnima, one of the scared festivals is celebrated on the day of the full moon in Bhadra, in commemoration of the service and support rendered by the animals of the Parilyeyo forest, India to Buddha.
Madhu Purnima announces the greatness of charity. While Buddha was observing his 10th barsabas (seclusion inside the hermitage) or monsoon rites in the Parilyeyo forest, an elephant and a monkey collected alms and gathered fruits for him. They also protected him from ferocious animals.
One day the monkey brought a beehive, which Buddha accepted.
