Spring · 1 May 2026
Buddha Purnima
बुद्धपूर्णिमा · Buddha’s day
Festival details
About
ॐ मणि पद्मे हूँ
Buddha Purnima is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Gautama. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Buddha Purnima deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of Bodh Gaya give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Gautama teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Buddha Purnima speak through Gautama of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In Bodh Gaya and beyond, folk stories of Buddha Purnima are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Gautama.
Where it is celebrated
Especially Bodh Gaya; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.