Festival guide
Buddha Purnima
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
Birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
At a glance
How is Buddha Purnima dated?
Buddha Purnima is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Buddha Jayanti, Vesak.
Yearly reference
Buddha Purnima dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Vaishakha Shukla Purnima (full moon in Vaishakha month). All three major events in Buddha's life occurred on this full moon, typically in May.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedBuddha Purnima tithi and Panchang details
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Sacred day for Buddhists worldwide. Also celebrated by Hindus.
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Common questions
How is Buddha Purnima dated?
Buddha Purnima is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Buddha Purnima?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Buddha Purnima. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.