Buddha Purnima 2026: Date, time, rituals, history and significance
Buddha Purnima 2026, celebrating Lord Buddha's 2588th birthday, falls on May 1st. This significant Hindu festival marks his birth, enlightenment, and death. Devotees worldwide observe this day with immense fervor, commemorating the prince Siddhartha's journey to enlightenment and his teachings on the Dharma. Key pilgrimage sites include Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar.
Buddha Purnima 2026, celebrating Lord Buddha's 2588th birthday, falls on May 1st. This significant Hindu festival marks his birth, enlightenment, and death. Devotees worldwide observe this day with immense fervor, commemorating the prince Siddhartha's journey to enlightenment and his teachings on the Dharma. Key pilgrimage sites include Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar.
