Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, who gave up his privileges and became the founder of Buddhism. It is observed on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Vaisakha.

Buddha Purnima is considered very important in Sanatana Dharma. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Buddha Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Vaishakh month.

The second month of the Hindu lunar calendar, Vaishakh, has now begun. During this month, special worship of Lord Vishnu is ...

One of the most important days this month is Vaishakh Purnima, when the Moon aligns ... Nara-Narayana, and Lord Buddha. One important ritual during Vaishakh involves performing an Abhishek ...

Buddhists worldwide celebrate Buddha Purnima with great fervour. This year, the festival will be observed today, on May 23 (Thursday). Also Read | Happy Buddha Purnima 2024: Chants, Whatsapp ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu among other leaders extended wishes on the occasion of Buddha Purnima 2024 on May 23. Buddha Purnima, or Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is an ...

The birth of Lord Gautam Buddha is marked as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. This year, the festival will be observed today (May 23). Buddha Purnima is a gazetted holiday and hence all ...