The 2564th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha was celebrated in Bhubaneswar and other places. On the occasion, prayers were held at the Niladri Vihar Buddha Jayanti Park and Sobhaniya Sikshyashram (learning centre), maintaining social distancing norms.
Sikshyashram’s chairperson Arundhati Devi said, “Due to the coronovirus pandemic the world is progressing towards an unique change. Buddha’s teachings of self-discipline, patience and self -control can help in saving the human race from the great calamity.”
To spread awareness among common people about Covid-19 handmade masks were distributed on the occasion. Books and other educational kits and financial assistance were provided to an orphaned kid Puja Barik of the Omfed slum.
Social activists Manoranjan Mohanty and Dayanidhi Raut stressed on how service can be provided to those who don’t posses ration cards. Rajesh Kumar Sahu , Jhunu Devi, Sarojini Biswal and Sabita Bhuyan coordinatedthe programme and organisation member Mamata Pradhan offered vote of thanks.