Kathmandu- today is the Buddha Jayanti. Every year on this day, May 16, is celebrated on the occasion of Lord Buddha’s Birthday.

It commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, subsequently known as the Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, in most of East and South Asia. The Buddha’s birth is commemorated in South and Southeast Asia as part of Vesak, a celebration that also commemorates the Buddha’s enlightenment and death. The Buddha’s birth and death are commemorated as different festivals in East Asia.

On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, people engaged on music industry such as Neetesh Jung Kunwar, Subani Moktan, Ram Limbu along with the others have posted photos, quotes related to Gautam Buddha.

Fulko Aakha ma is a famous song by Ani Choying Dolma. It was released on April 21, 2008. It is a song related to Gautam Buddha.