| Visakhapuja Day (1995) | |
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. Important Buddha images: Phra Kaew Morakot or the Emerald Buddha in his attire of the rainy season at Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok Phraphutta Chinnarat or the Familiar Prince Buddha at Wat Phra Sri Rattanamahathat in Phitsanulok Phra Phutta Sihing or the Lion Buddha at Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai Phra Phutta Maha Suwan Patimakon or the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit in Bangkok |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 13.05.1995 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts Buddhist Festival |
| Type | First Day Cover |