Buddha Poornima (Vaisakhi) 2026

Buddha Poornima (Vaisakhi) is observed on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in the month of Vaishakha. Moonrise time is at 06:45 PM.

Buddha Poornima (Vaisakhi)
Vaishakha Month · Shukla Paksha Culmination

Buddha Poornima (Vaisakhi) 2026

Radiant Full Moon & Satyanarayan Vrat

Purnima Date 31 May, 2026
Day Sunday

Purnima Tithi Timings

Tithi Begins 07:18 AM (May 31)
Tithi Concludes 09:42 AM (Jun 01)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (Standard IST)

Auspicious Moonrise Muhurat

Sacred Chandra Arghya Time
06:45 PM

Offer raw milk, akshat, and pure water facing east during Moonrise to attain emotional serenity and lunar blessings.

Chandra Darshan Purnima Night

Spiritual Significance

Commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Bodhi), and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha; also revered as Kurma Jayanti.

Remedial & Astrological Impact

Enhances spiritual illumination, dissolves negative karmic imprints, harmonizes mental waves.

Poornima Vrat & Fasting Rules

Fast with pure satvik intentions, consume kheer after offering to deities, avoid anger and harsh speech.

Satyanarayan Puja & Sacred Rituals

Bathe at dawn, offer white lotus flowers, light lamps, listen to sacred discourses on dharma and loving-kindness.

Buddha Poornima (Vaisakhi) is celebrated on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in the sacred Hindu month of Vaishakha. Tithi extends from 07:18 AM (May 31) to 09:42 AM (Jun 01), with Moonrise at 06:45 PM.

Spiritual Significance: Commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Bodhi), and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha; also revered as Kurma Jayanti.

Rituals & Puja: Bathe at dawn, offer white lotus flowers, light lamps, listen to sacred discourses on dharma and loving-kindness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Moonrise is at 06:45 PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Bathe at dawn, offer white lotus flowers, light lamps, listen to sacred discourses on dharma and loving-kindness.

Enhances spiritual illumination, dissolves negative karmic imprints, harmonizes mental waves.