Major Festival

Buddha Purnima

बुद्ध पूर्णिमा

Friday, May 1, 2026Vaishakha Masa

Buddha Purnima 2026 is observed on May 1 and commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Bodhi), and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. It is a sacred day for Buddhists worldwide and is also revered in Hinduism as Lord Buddha is considered the ninth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Significance

The festival celebrates Buddha's teachings of compassion, non-violence, and the Middle Path. It is a day for meditation, reflection, and acts of kindness.

Rituals & Traditions

  • Visiting Buddhist temples and offering prayers
  • Meditation and mindfulness practices
  • Donating to the poor and freeing caged animals
  • Reciting Buddhist scriptures and dharma talks
  • Lighting candles and oil lamps at monasteries

Panchang Details

Tithi

Purnima

Masa

Vaishakha

Paksha

Shukla

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