Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is one of the most auspicious Buddhist festivals. The day is celebrated on the first full moon during the Vaisakha month to mark the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha.
This year, it will be observed on May 23. This religious festival is celebrated with joy and great fervour. Devotees gather every year in temples and monasteries to offer prayers, meditate, and participate in various rituals.
The day marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautam, who was born in 623 BC in Lumbini, Nepal. He later became the Buddha and founded Buddhism.
The four important pilgrimage sites are Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath. Bodh Gaya is the most important pilgrimage site commemorating Gautam Buddha's life. Gautam Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and taught the first Dharma at Sarnath.
Buddha Purnima 2024 Date:
Buddha Purnima is observed annually on the Purnima, or the first full moon of the Hindu calendar month Vaisakha. According to the Gregorian calendar, the day is usually marked in April or May. This year, it will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23.
Buddha Purnima 2024 Time:
The Purnima Tithi will begin on May 22 at 6:47 pm and the Tithi will end at 7:22 pm on May 23, 2024, according to the Drik Panchang.
Buddha Purnima Significance:
Buddha Purnima is one of the most important festivals for Buddhists around the world. On this special day, devotees reflect on his teachings, which emphasise compassion, non-violence, and the pursuit of enlightenment.
Temples are often decorated, and followers engage in prayer, meditation, and charitable activities. It is also a time to promote peace and harmony in society.
The day also coincides with Vesak in parts of South and Southeast Asia, a celebration commemorating Buddha's enlightenment and his passing into Nirvana.
This year, it will be observed on May 23. This religious festival is celebrated with joy and great fervour. Devotees gather every year in temples and monasteries to offer prayers, meditate, and participate in various rituals.
The day marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautam, who was born in 623 BC in Lumbini, Nepal. He later became the Buddha and founded Buddhism.
The four important pilgrimage sites are Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath. Bodh Gaya is the most important pilgrimage site commemorating Gautam Buddha's life. Gautam Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and taught the first Dharma at Sarnath.
Buddha Purnima 2024 Date:
Buddha Purnima is observed annually on the Purnima, or the first full moon of the Hindu calendar month Vaisakha. According to the Gregorian calendar, the day is usually marked in April or May. This year, it will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23.
Buddha Purnima 2024 Time:
The Purnima Tithi will begin on May 22 at 6:47 pm and the Tithi will end at 7:22 pm on May 23, 2024, according to the Drik Panchang.
Buddha Purnima Significance:
Buddha Purnima is one of the most important festivals for Buddhists around the world. On this special day, devotees reflect on his teachings, which emphasise compassion, non-violence, and the pursuit of enlightenment.
Temples are often decorated, and followers engage in prayer, meditation, and charitable activities. It is also a time to promote peace and harmony in society.
The day also coincides with Vesak in parts of South and Southeast Asia, a celebration commemorating Buddha's enlightenment and his passing into Nirvana.
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