Quick Information
2026 Date
1 May 2026
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Buddha
About Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Birth of Gautama Buddha.
This festival is associated with Buddha and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 1 day.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Supreme Court of India calendar.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Buddha Purnima include:
Meditation
Charity
Temple visits
How to Celebrate
- Meditation: A listed tradition for Buddha Purnima.
- Charity: A listed tradition for Buddha Purnima.
- Temple visits: A listed tradition for Buddha Purnima.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Buddha Purnima traditions in:
All India
Bihar
Maharashtra
Practices can vary by region and community.