Buddha Purnima 2026
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Buddha Purnima (बुद्ध पूर्णिमा) 2026 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. Get authentic Vedic guidance, dos & don'ts, and personal predictions based on your birth chart.
Significance
Triple-blessed full moon. Powerful day for meditation, compassion, and Vipassana practice.
✓ 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?
Buddha Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, 1 May 2026.
What is the muhurat for Buddha Purnima 2026?
Full day, especially moonrise hours
Who is the planetary ruler of Buddha Purnima?
The planetary ruler of Buddha Purnima is Moon (Chandra) and Lord Buddha.
What is the significance of Buddha Purnima?
Triple-blessed full moon. Powerful day for meditation, compassion, and Vipassana practice.