Buddha Purnima
MarathiAlso known as: Vesak, Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Purnima
About Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. It falls on the full moon day in Vaishakha (April-May).
Devotees visit Buddhist monasteries, meditate, and observe the Eightfold Path. The day emphasises peace, compassion, and non-violence.
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with great devotion at Buddhist sites, especially at Sanchi and the Ajanta-Ellora caves.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Buddha Purnima is observed with meditation, prayer, and acts of compassion.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe fasting or eat sattvic food.
- Visit Buddhist monasteries and meditate.
- Practice acts of kindness and compassion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Buddha Purnima celebrates the three most important events in Buddha's life — his birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana (death).
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.