Buddha Purnima — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha. It is celebrated on the full moon of Vaisakha. Buddhists and many Hindus honour the day with meditation and charity.
Buddha Purnima — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
According to Buddhist texts, the Buddha was born in Lumbini, attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, and passed away at Kushinagar—all on the full moon of Vaisakha. The day is a reminder of his teachings: the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Buddha Purnima — ପୂଜା ବିଧି
- At dawn, visit a Buddhist temple or stupa; offer flowers, incense, and lamps.
- Meditate and recite the Triple Gem (Buddham sharanam, Dhammam sharanam, Sangham sharanam).
- Release caged birds or animals as a symbol of compassion; donate to the needy.
- Listen to discourses on the Buddha's life and teachings; maintain a vegetarian diet.
Buddha Purnima — ମନ୍ତ୍ର
ॐ मणि पद्मे हूं
oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ
Om mani padme hum
Buddha Purnima — ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଖାଦ୍ୟ
- ●Vegetarian
- ●Kheer
- ●Fruits
- ●No non-veg
Buddha Purnima — ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ
Bodh Gaya
Grand celebrations at Mahabodhi temple
Sikkim/Ladakh
Processions, prayer flags
Buddha Purnima — କରିବା ଉଚିତ / କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
କରିବା ଉଚିତ
- ✓Meditate
- ✓Offer at temple
- ✓Practise compassion
- ✓Donate
କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
- ✗Avoid harming beings
- ✗Do not disrespect the Buddha
- ✗Refrain from non-veg
Buddha Purnima — FAQ
- Buddha Purnima କଣ?
- Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
- Buddha Purnima 2027 କେବେ?
- 2027ରେ Buddha Purnima Thursday, May 20, 2027ରେ ପଡ଼ିବ।
- What are the Buddha Purnima puja rituals?
- At dawn, visit a Buddhist temple or stupa; offer flowers, incense, and lamps.; Meditate and recite the Triple Gem (Buddham sharanam, Dhammam sharanam, Sangham sharanam).; Release caged birds or animals as a symbol of compassion; donate to the needy.; Listen to discourses on the Buddha's life and teachings; maintain a vegetarian diet.
- What to eat on Buddha Purnima?
- Vegetarian, Kheer, Fruits, No non-veg
- What should you do on Buddha Purnima?
- Meditate; Offer at temple; Practise compassion
- What should you avoid on Buddha Purnima?
- Avoid harming beings; Do not disrespect the Buddha; Refrain from non-veg
- Buddha Purnima ଦିନ କେଉଁ ଦେବତାଙ୍କୁ ପୂଜା କରାଯାଏ?
- Buddha Purnima Buddhaଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ।
Upcoming Buddha Purnima Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Buddha Purnima is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Monday | 07:11 pm | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Wednesday | 07:16 pm | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Friday | 06:53 pm | — |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Saturday | 05:53 pm | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | 05:34 pm | — |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Tuesday | 04:56 pm | — |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Wednesday | 04:36 pm | — |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Friday | 05:46 pm | — |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Saturday | 05:42 pm | — |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Monday | 06:37 pm | — |
| Apr 20, 2027 | Tuesday | 06:26 pm | — |
| May 20, 2027 | Thursday | 07:18 pm | — |
| Jun 18, 2027 | Friday | 07:04 pm | — |
| Jul 18, 2027 | Sunday | 07:17 pm | — |
| Aug 17, 2027 | Tuesday | 06:58 pm | — |