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Nirvana Day, also called Parinirvana Day, is a Buddhist holiday commemorating Buddha's death and final passing into Parinirvana (complete liberation from the cycle of rebirth). It's a solemn occasion for meditation, reflection on impermanence, and renewing commitment to Buddhist teachings, often involving reading sutras and pilgrimage to holy sites like Kushinagar.
Theravada New Year is a major three-day Buddhist festival, usually beginning with the first full moon in April and celebrated in south and southeast Asia. It is known by different names in different regions. It marks a time for purification, merit-making, cleaning homes, visiting temples, and splashing water to symbolize renewal.