Quick Information
Month
May
Duration
1 Day
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Buddha
About Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा) is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. Birth of Gautama Buddha.
This festival is dedicated to Buddha and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is celebrated over 1 day, typically in May.
Muhurat & Timings
The auspicious timings for Buddha Purnima puja vary each year based on planetary positions. For accurate muhurat timings:
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Buddha Purnima include:
Meditation
Charity
Temple visits
How to Celebrate
- Meditation: An important tradition during Buddha Purnima celebrations.
- Charity: An important tradition during Buddha Purnima celebrations.
- Temple visits: An important tradition during Buddha Purnima celebrations.
Regional Celebrations
Buddha Purnima is celebrated across India with special enthusiasm in:
All India
Bihar
Maharashtra
Each region has unique traditions and ways of celebrating this auspicious occasion.
Astrological Significance
From a Vedic astrology perspective, Buddha Purnima holds special importance:
- Associated with Buddha's blessings and cosmic energies
- Considered auspicious for starting new ventures on this day
- Planetary alignments during this festival bring peace and enlightenment
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