Buddhist monks pray during the Buddha Jayanti, or Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak Day, celebrations organized by the Maha Bodhi Society in Bangalore, India, 12 May 2025. Buddhists celebrate Vesak Day to mark the date of birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha (Gautama Siddhartha). (Photo by Jagadeesh N.V./EPA/EFE)
