Buddha Purnima 2025 Date — Monday, May 12, 2025
When is Buddha Purnima in 2025? Buddha Purnima 2025 falls on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Observance: Buddha Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Buddha Purnima 2024 date · Buddha Purnima 2026 date
Buddha Purnima 2025 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:32 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 07:03 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:57 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:08 am – 04:50 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:50 am – 12:44 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:13 am – 08:55 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Swati |
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 Mon, 12 May 2025 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 | Buddha Purnima 2024 date |
| 2025 | Mon, 12 May 2025 |
| 2026 | Buddha Purnima 2026 date |
| 2027 | Buddha Purnima 2027 date |
Hindu festivals around Buddha Purnima 2025
- Akshaya Tritiya 2025 date — Wed, 30 April 2025
- Vishu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Baisakhi 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Tamil Puthandu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Hanuman Jayanti 2025 date — Sat, 12 April 2025
- Ram Navami 2025 date — Sun, 6 April 2025
- Ugadi 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Gudi Padwa 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Chaitra Navratri 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Vat Savitri 2025 date — Wed, 25 June 2025
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 date — Fri, 27 June 2025
- Holi 2025 date — Sat, 15 March 2025
Buddha Purnima 2025 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:50 am – 12:44 pm | 07:13 am – 08:54 am | 05:32 am | 07:03 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:08 pm – 01:00 pm | 07:42 am – 09:20 am | 06:05 am | 07:04 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:50 am – 12:41 pm | 07:30 am – 09:05 am | 05:55 am | 06:37 pm |
| Chennai | 11:39 am – 12:30 pm | 07:19 am – 08:54 am | 05:44 am | 06:26 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:46 am – 12:38 pm | 07:21 am – 08:58 am | 05:45 am | 06:39 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:06 am – 11:59 am | 06:36 am – 08:15 am | 04:57 am | 06:08 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 12 May 2025.
Buddha Purnima 2025 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Buddha Purnima 2025 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 12 May 2025 is 11:50 am – 12:44 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
