Festival 2027 · Vaisakha full moon, Buddha's birth and enlightenment
Buddha Purnima 2027
Thursday, 20 May 2027
Tithi begins: Wed 19 May, 4:03 PM IST
Tithi ends: Thu 20 May, 4:29 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima (Vesak) falls on the full moon of Vaisakha and commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha. In the Hindu calendar it is also a Purnima snan and charity day, and Buddha is regarded as an avatar of Vishnu in some traditions.
Buddhists visit viharas, offer flowers, light lamps and listen to teachings; many take a holy dip and give to the poor.
How it is observed
- Meditation, chanting and visiting a Buddhist temple.
- Lighting lamps and offering flowers.
- Charity and feeding the needy.
- Holy dip and Satyanarayan puja on the Purnima.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Buddha Purnima in 2027?
Buddha Purnima 2027 falls on Thursday, 20 May 2027. The tithi begins Wed 19 May, 4:03 PM IST and ends Thu 20 May, 4:29 PM IST (Delhi).
Is Buddha Purnima the same as Vesak?
Yes, the Vaisakha full moon is celebrated as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti across Buddhist countries; the exact day can differ by a day with local moon-sighting.
Why does the date of Buddha Purnima change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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