Madhu Purnima

Madhu Purnima

Modhu Purnima (Bangla for 'honey full-moon') is a Buddhist festival celebrated in India and Bangladesh, especially in the region of Chittagong. It occurs on the day of the full moon in the month of Bhadro (August/September).

as a reward for his generosity.

Madhu Purnima is celebrated as a joyous day of unity and charity. Buddhists observe it by bringing gifts of honey to monasteries.

External links

* [http://banglapedia.search.com.bd/HT/M_0023.htm Entry from Banglapedia]
* [http://mahidol.ac.th/budsir/E_hist66.htm Description] from Mahidol University accessed 2008-08-11
* [http://www.fjnet.com/english/society/t20061117_41041.htm A Meaningful Story of Buddha, Elephant and Monkey] by Marguerite Theophil, United Press International, November 16, 2006, accessed 2008-08-09


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