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.

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 ...

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.

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A priest performs the Kambutsu-e nativity festival recreating Buddha’s ... which is why the holiday is also called Buddha Purnima. The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is decorated on this day ...

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 ...