Buddha Purnima 2024: Buddha Purnima, a cornerstone of Buddhism, will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024. This cherished day honors three pivotal moments in the life of Gautama Buddha - his birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana (passing away). Buddha Purnima serves as a universal reminder of the Buddha s timeless message: peace, compassion, and wisdom.
It is believed that the month of Magha is special for doing charity work and the last day of the month is Magha Purnima or Maghi Purnima, which is also the most important day of Magha Mahina.
According to the Panchang, the start of the Shravan Shukla Purnima date will be at 10:59 AM on August 30, and will continue until 07:05 AM on the next day, i.e., August 31.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha world s most famous spiritual guru and the founder of Buddhism This year the special occasion is being observed on Monday May 16