Buddha Purnima 2025: Everything To Know About Origin, Significance, Shubha Muhurta And More About Auspicious Day

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is one of the most sacred festivals in Buddhism. It marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (death) of Lord Gautama Buddha, making it a spiritually significant day for millions around the world. In 2025, Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on Monday, May 12.

The festival is observed on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Vaishakha as per the Hindu lunar calendar. It is widely celebrated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and several Southeast Asian countries.

Origin and Significance

Buddha Purnima commemorates the three key events in Lord Buddha's life—his birth in Lumbini (present-day Nepal) in 563 BCE, his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, and his passing away in Kushinagar. All three events are believed to have occurred on the same day of the year. The day emphasises Buddha's teachings of non-violence, compassion, mindfulness, and spiritual awakening. Devotees engage in acts of kindness, meditation, and prayer, seeking inner peace and enlightenment.

Shubha Muhurta of Buddha Purnima

According to Drik Panchang, for 2025, the Purnima Tithi begins at 08:01 PM on May 11, 2025 and Purnima Tithi will end on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10: 25 PM.

Celebrations of Buddha Purnima

Temples are decorated with flowers and lights. Devotees offer prayers, chant mantras, and distribute food and clothes to the needy. In Bodh Gaya and Sarnath, grand celebrations and cultural programs take place.

Buddha Purnima is a day to reflect on peace, harmony, and the timeless wisdom of Lord Buddha, reminding humanity of the path to enlightenment through compassion and self-discipline.

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