Thousands gathered in Mumbai to mark the 135th birth anniversary of the architect of the constituition, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaityabhoomi in Dadar area of central Mumbai. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

Devotees across India celebrated Buddha Purnima with spiritual fervour on Monday, May 12, offering prayers, participating in processions and performing other traditional rituals. The festival, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha and is also believed to be the day of his enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (death), holds immense spiritual significance in Indian culture