Buddha Purnima 2014 Date — Wednesday, May 14, 2014
When is Buddha Purnima in 2014? Buddha Purnima 2014 falls on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
Observance: Buddha Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha — also Vaishakha Purnima.
How it is celebrated
Buddhist and Hindu observances; temple visits, dharma talks, compassion seva.
Puja timing
Vaishakha Purnima full moon day.
Foods & offerings
Vegetarian; kheer and fruits.
Rituals
- Meditation and sutra chanting.
- Charity and ahimsa vows.
- Visit stupa or temple.
Buddha Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Sat, 25 May 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 14 May 2014 |
| 2015 | Mon, 4 May 2015 |
| 2016 | Sat, 21 May 2016 |
| 2017 | Wed, 10 May 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Buddha Purnima 2014
- Akshaya Tritiya 2014 date — Fri, 2 May 2014
- Hanuman Jayanti 2014 date — Tue, 15 April 2014
- Vishu 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Baisakhi 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Tamil Puthandu 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Ram Navami 2014 date — Tue, 8 April 2014
- Ugadi 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Gudi Padwa 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Chaitra Navratri 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Vat Savitri 2014 date — Fri, 27 June 2014
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2014 date — Sun, 29 June 2014
- Holi 2014 date — Mon, 17 March 2014
