Buddha Purnima (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा) is a festival falling in the Hindu lunar month of वैशाख. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. No fast is prescribed for the day. The observance itself, and its puja vidhi, stay the same each year.
Buddha Purnima
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
Hindu month: वैशाख
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Vaisakha. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
Full moon day celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautam Buddha
गौतम बुद्ध के जन्म, ज्ञान प्राप्ति और महापरिनिर्वाण का दिन
Significance
Also called Vesak. Commemorates three major events in Buddha's life. Vishnu Purana considers Buddha as the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Visit Buddhist temple or monastery. Meditate and practice mindfulness. Offer flowers and incense. Donate to charity. Practice non-violence and compassion.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Buddha Purnima celebrated?
Buddha Purnima is celebrated on Friday, 1 May 2026 and on Thursday, 20 May 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Buddha Purnima a fasting (vrat) day?
Buddha Purnima is not primarily a fasting day, though many families still keep a light fast or a sattvic diet as part of the observance.
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