Buddha Purnima 2021 date: Everything you need to know

The Purnima Tithi (Full Moon day) in the month of Vaishakh is one of the most important days for the Buddhists. It marks the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The day is referred to as Buddha Purnima, Buddha Jayanti or Vesak and this year, Buddhists shall observe the 2583rd birth anniversary of the enlightened personality. Scroll down to know Buddha Purnima 2021 date and other significant details.

Since the traditional Indian calendar (based on Moon) differs from the widely followed Gregorian calendar,Buddha Purnima date keeps changing every year. This year, Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on May 26.

The Purnima Tithi shall last from 8:29 PM on May 25 to 4:43 PM on May 26.

Born as Siddhartha Gautama to King Suddhodana and Mayadevi in Lumbini (now in Nepal), Gautam Buddha was raised in Kapilavastu. However, he relinquished his palace and the extravagances of his royalty at a very young age. He moved away from luxuries searching for the truth after witnessing human sufferings or the fundamental yet bitter realities of life.

Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon at Sarnath after attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. It is said that Buddha travelled from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath five weeks after getting enlightened.

Buddha's five ascetic disciples, known asPanchavargika, had travelled to ipatana (Rishipatana) in Sarnath even when Gautama Buddha was in Uruvilva (Bodh Gaya). After attaining enlightenment, Buddha proceeded towards Sarnath to give his first sermon to thePanchavargika.

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Thus, Siddhartha, born into a royal family, became the enlightened one after years of penance. He attained knowledge while meditating under a Banyan (Peepal) tree and this divine wisdom transcended the material world.

Buddhists worldwide observe Buddha Purnima by remembering Buddha, who preached and practised peace, non-violence and harmony, but the celebration style differs from region to region.

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