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Today, for Buddha Purnima, we take you to the Mahabodhi Temple located in the Gaya region of Bihar. Also known as Vesak, Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Day, Buddha Purnima is in observance of the birth, life and death of the founder of Buddhism. The temple is located at the very spot where Gautham Buddha is believed to have received enlightenment – under the Bodhi Tree which still stands. Buddhist texts tell us that the Buddha attained enlightenment after meditating under this tree for seven weeks! One can also see the Vajrasana or Diamond Throne placed here by Emperor Ashoka, which is believed to be the very spot where the Buddha had meditated. Understandably, this is the most sacred and revered site to Buddhists. It received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.

The Rugby World Cup is a premier global event that pits the world's best teams against each other every four years, under the aegis of World Rugby. The teams compete in initial pools, then the highest ranked teams move on to the playoffs: quarters, semis and finals.

France hosts the 2023 edition over 51 days with 48 matches. Several cities, including Lyon with its iconic Olympic stadium in the photo, will host the matches. An opportunity for the blues to shine and, for the competitors, to surpass themselves. So, let's wish the French team great success and may the best win!

The soft, rolling hills and ample vineyards of this southeastern part of the Czech Republic have earned it the nickname “The Moravian Tuscany”. This picturesque area, located in the Hodonín District near the town of Kyjov, is a haven for photographers. Moravia has a rich history, and the long-settled region has been a part of numerous empires. Medieval and Ottoman castles are among the historic highlights.

Poppies have been revered for their beauty and medicinal qualities since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used them as offerings to the dead. Poppies on tombstones represented eternal sleep, a symbology Frank L. Baum used when the characters in The Wizard of Oz begin to fall asleep in a poppy field. Today poppies are seen as a symbol of peace and hope, and are often used as a symbol of remembrance, particularly in Europe and North America.