Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, who gave up his privileges and became the founder of Buddhism. It is observed on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Vaisakha.

Buddhists worldwide celebrate Buddha Purnima with great fervour. This year, the festival will be observed today, on May 23 (Thursday). Also Read | Happy Buddha Purnima 2024: Chants, Whatsapp ...

The birth of Lord Gautam Buddha is marked as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. This year, the festival will be observed today (May 23). Buddha Purnima is a gazetted holiday and hence all ...

Buddha Purnima or Buddha's birthday is observed on the Tithi of Shukla Paksha Purnima (full moon day) in the month of Vaisakh of the traditional Hindu calendar that falls during the months of ...