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FESTIVALS · MADHYA PRADESH · MAY

Madhya Pradesh festivals in May.

1 festivals this month — dates, locations, and travel tips.

Buddha Purnima

Sanchi

Festival at Sanchi Buddhist stupa celebrating Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing on the full moon day of Vaishakh month. Attracts monks and followers from Bhutan, China, Japan, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka who gather at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. District administration ensures comprehensive arrangements including security, cleanliness, water, and health facilities.

May (full moon in Vaishakh month)

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