Buddha Purnima
A sanctified day for the Buddhists, Buddha Purnima is celebrated by Buddhists with great zeal and enthusiasm. It is believed that on this day, Buddha or Siddhartha was born, received enlightenment and attained nirvana after he passed away.
The teachings of Buddha are popular not only in India but also abroad. Buddha's analysis of the sufferings of human beings made him suggest the eight fold path of salvation.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated in various parts of India. It is celebrated with a lot of fanfare in Bodhgaya. The celebration of this festival features a number of rituals like prayer, meets, recitation of Buddhist scriptures, religious discourses, meditation and processions. It will be a great experience for tourists to visit Bodhgaya on the eve of Buddha Purnima.
| Fairs and Festivals in Maharashtra |
| more Fairs and Festivals in Maharashtra... |
Time to celebrate
Buddha Purnima is celebrated on a full moon day in the month of Vaishakh. In this year, it will be celebrated on May 17.
Indianholiday offers online booking of Buddha Purnima.
| Festivals in May 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| May Day | 1 May, Tuesday |
| International Labor Day | 1 May, Tuesday |
| Narsingh Chaturdashi | 4 May, Friday |
| Summer Festival | 4 - 6 May, Friday-Sunday |
| World Laughter Day | 6 May, Sunday |
| Buddha Purnima | 6 May, Sunday |
| Narad Jayanti | 6 May, Sunday |
| World Red Cross Day | 8 May, Tuesday |
| Ravindra nath Tagore Jayanti | 8 May, Tuesday |
| International Nurse Day | 12 May, Saturday |
| Mother's Day | 13 May, Sunday |
| International Day of Families | 15 May, Tuesday |
| World Telecommunication Day | 17 May, Thursday |
| Vat Savitri Puja | 21 May, Monday |
| Anti Terrorism Day | 21 May, Monday |
| Jamai Sasthi | 27 May, Sunday |
| Jawahar Lal Nehru Death Anniversary | 27 May, Sunday |
| Ganga Dussehra | 30 May, Wednesday |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | 31 May, Thrusday |
| No Tobacco Day | 31 May, Thursday |
| Moatsu Festival (Nagaland) | 1st Week of May |
| Surdas Jayanti | May |
