Buddha Purnima 2026 in Chennai
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Buddha Purnima 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Friday, 1 May 2026. Planetary ruler: Moon (Chandra) and Lord Buddha. Auspicious muhurat: Full day, especially moonrise hours. Birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha — all on the same Vaisakha Purnima. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Buddha Purnima
Triple-blessed full moon. Powerful day for meditation, compassion, and Vipassana practice.
🛕 Where to celebrate Buddha Purnima in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Buddha Purnima:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Practice meditation
- ●Read Buddhist sutras
- ●Donate to monks and the needy
- ●Practice ahimsa rigorously
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid all forms of violence
- ●Do not consume meat or alcohol
- ●Avoid harsh thoughts
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When is Buddha Purnima 2026 in Chennai?
Buddha Purnima 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Friday, 1 May 2026.
What is the Buddha Purnima muhurat in Chennai?
The Buddha Purnima muhurat in Chennai is Full day, especially moonrise hours.
Which temples to visit on Buddha Purnima in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Buddha Purnima?
The planetary ruler of Buddha Purnima is Moon (Chandra) and Lord Buddha.