Dharma Day, also known as Asalha Puja, is a Theravada Buddhist festival on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month (called Asalha; usually falls in July). It commemorates the "turning of the wheel of the Dharma" (the Buddha's first sermon) at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India.
Dharma Day (Asalha Puja Day)
Dharma Day (Asalha Puja Day)
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| Article Title | Dharma Day (Asalha Puja Day) |
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February 24, 2021
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| Last Updated |
August 30, 2024
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