Buddha Purnima 2026 in Kolkata
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Buddha Purnima 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) 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 Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-specific timings.
Significance of Buddha Purnima
Triple-blessed full moon. Powerful day for meditation, compassion, and Vipassana practice.
🛕 Where to celebrate Buddha Purnima in Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Buddha Purnima:
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ 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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Get My Buddha Purnima Prediction →Frequently Asked Questions
When is Buddha Purnima 2026 in Kolkata?
Buddha Purnima 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Friday, 1 May 2026.
What is the Buddha Purnima muhurat in Kolkata?
The Buddha Purnima muhurat in Kolkata is Full day, especially moonrise hours.
Which temples to visit on Buddha Purnima in Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Buddha Purnima?
The planetary ruler of Buddha Purnima is Moon (Chandra) and Lord Buddha.