Buddha Purnima 2024 Date — Thursday, May 23, 2024
When is Buddha Purnima in 2024? Buddha Purnima 2024 falls on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Observance: Buddha Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Buddha Purnima 2025 date
Buddha Purnima 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:26 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 07:09 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:12 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:04 am – 04:45 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:50 am – 12:45 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 02:01 pm – 03:43 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Vishakha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Thu, 23 May 2024 or ask 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Thu, 23 May 2024 |
| 2025 | Buddha Purnima 2025 date |
| 2026 | Buddha Purnima 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Buddha Purnima 2024
- Akshaya Tritiya 2024 date — Fri, 10 May 2024
- Hanuman Jayanti 2024 date — Tue, 23 April 2024
- Ram Navami 2024 date — Wed, 17 April 2024
- Vishu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Baisakhi 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Tamil Puthandu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Vat Savitri 2024 date — Fri, 5 July 2024
- Ugadi 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Gudi Padwa 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Chaitra Navratri 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2024 date — Sun, 7 July 2024
- Holi 2024 date — Tue, 26 March 2024
Buddha Purnima 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:50 am – 12:45 pm | 02:01 pm – 03:43 pm | 05:26 am | 07:09 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:09 pm – 01:01 pm | 02:13 pm – 03:52 pm | 06:01 am | 07:09 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:50 am – 12:42 pm | 01:52 pm – 03:28 pm | 05:52 am | 06:40 pm |
| Chennai | 11:40 am – 12:31 pm | 01:41 pm – 03:17 pm | 05:41 am | 06:29 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:46 am – 12:38 pm | 01:50 pm – 03:28 pm | 05:41 am | 06:43 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:06 am – 12:00 pm | 01:13 pm – 02:53 pm | 04:53 am | 06:13 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 23 May 2024.
Buddha Purnima 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Buddha Purnima 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 23 May 2024 is 11:50 am – 12:45 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
