Buddha Purnima is also called Vaishakh Purnima. It is the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha and also his Nirvana day. Bhagwan Buddha attained enlightenment on this day. Today, more than 50 crore people in the world believe in Buddhism. Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Vishnu for the Hindu religionists. Therefore, this day is also considered sacred for Hindus.
For this reason, a place called Bodhgaya in Bihar is a holy place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists. Here he meditated harshly and finally he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. Since then, this day is known as
Buddha Purnima.
Buddha Purnima is the biggest festival day for the followers of Buddhism. In different countries, ceremonies are held according to the customs and culture of the country.
Auspicious Muhurat for Buddha Purnima
Date of celebrating Buddha Purnima - 16 May 2022
Start of Vaishakh Purnima date - 15 May 2022 (from 12:45 pm)
End of Vaishakh Purnima date - 16 May 2021 (till 09:45 pm)
Buddha Purnima is also special for Hindu religious people:
It is described in the Hindu scriptures that Bhagwan Buddha was incarnated on this day, which is the 9th incarnation of
Bhagwan Vishnu. That is why Buddha Purnima is important not only for the followers of Buddhism but also for those who believe in Hinduism. It has been said that doing charity on this day benefits a lot.
Followers of Hinduism pay homage to ancestors on this day. Donate for the peace of the ancestors' souls.
On the day of Buddha Purnima, people who believe in Buddhism are lit at the houses and decorate the house with flowers.