One of the greatest spiritual teachers of mankind which Bharat has produced is undoubtedly, Buddha. Buddha Poornima, commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism, one of the most practised religions in the world. Hindu's consider him the ninth avatar of Vishnu. Buddhism, went on to become a very popular religion in the subsequent centuries and even went abroad. Today, in its various derivatives, it is practiced by more people outside of India than within. Buddha's birthday (Buddha Jayanti) is observed in India as a national holiday.

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