May
Buddha Purnima / Vaishakha Purnima
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा / वैशाखा पूर्णिमा
1 May 2026
About this festival
Birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha
गौतम बुद्ध की जयंती
Key significance
- Meditation
- prayer
- visiting Buddhist temples
- bodhi tree worship
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Meditation.
- Include: prayer.
- Include: visiting Buddhist temples.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
May guidance
Tapasya, devotion, and balanced living in warmer season.
- Hydration and mindful fasting
- Scripture listening and bhajan
- Support community and pilgrims