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| Visakhapuja Day (2001) | |
The annual commemoration of the Birth, the Enlightenment, and the Parinirvana of the Buddha, events that according to tradition all fell on the same day throughout his life. In Thailand, this day is a public holiday and falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the sixth lunar month. This is usually in the second half of May. In Buddhist temples Visakha Bucha is commemorated by a candle procession, the singing of mantras, and preaching. Buddha image in the standing while performing an abhaya-mudra with both hands raised. This pose corresponds to Monday in the Phra prajam wan geut system, while the yellow colour of the background corresponds to Monday in the sih prajam wan system. |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 07.05.2001 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts |
| Type | First Day Cover |