Buddha Purnima 2027 — Thursday 20 May
బుద్ధ పూర్ణిమ 2027
Vaishakha Shudda Purnima — the Triple Blessed Day · Vesak / Buddha Jayanti / Vaishakh Purnima / Wesak · Purnima Tithi 20 May 05:56 IST → 21 May 07:12 IST (Hyderabad). Full-day auspicious. Sunrise Sarva-Buddha Vandana + Chandrodaya evening puja (moonrise ~19:00 IST).
Buddha Purnima 2027 (also called Vesak / Buddha Jayanti / Vaishakh Purnima / Wesak) falls on Thursday, 20 May 2027. The Triple Blessed Day of Buddhism — Lord Buddha's Birth (Lumbini, 563 BCE), Enlightenment (Bodhgaya under Bodhi tree, 528 BCE), and Mahaparinirvana (Kushinagar, 483 BCE) — all three sacred events occurred on Vaishakha Purnima. In Hindu tradition, Buddha is regarded as the 9th avatar of Vishnu. Also observed as Kurma Jayanti (Vishnu's tortoise avatar birth day) in some traditions. UN-recognized as International Day of Vesak. Primary observance: Ashtanga Panchashila observance (8-precept vrat), meditation + Vipassana silent retreat, Buddha Vandana + Triple Refuge chanting (Buddham Saranam Gacchami), Bodhi tree circumambulation, Anna Daanam + Vastra Daanam (food + clothing distribution), Vishnu Sahasranama (for those observing Hindu tradition), Panchamrutha abhishekam to Buddha idol. Recommended muhurat: Purnima Tithi 20 May 05:56 IST → 21 May 07:12 IST (Hyderabad). Full-day auspicious. Sunrise Sarva-Buddha Vandana + Chandrodaya evening puja (moonrise ~19:00 IST)..
Buddha Purnima 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Thursday, 20 May 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Vaishakha Shudda Purnima — the Triple Blessed Day |
| Primary Muhurat | Purnima Tithi 20 May 05:56 IST → 21 May 07:12 IST (Hyderabad). Full-day auspicious. Sunrise Sarva-Buddha Vandana + Chandrodaya evening puja (moonrise ~19:00 IST). |
| Alternative Names | Vesak / Buddha Jayanti / Vaishakh Purnima / Wesak |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Buddha Purnima 2027
The Triple Blessed Day of Buddhism — Lord Buddha's Birth (Lumbini, 563 BCE), Enlightenment (Bodhgaya under Bodhi tree, 528 BCE), and Mahaparinirvana (Kushinagar, 483 BCE) — all three sacred events occurred on Vaishakha Purnima. In Hindu tradition, Buddha is regarded as the 9th avatar of Vishnu. Also observed as Kurma Jayanti (Vishnu's tortoise avatar birth day) in some traditions. UN-recognized as International Day of Vesak.
Key Rituals on Buddha Purnima 2027
Ashtanga Panchashila observance (8-precept vrat), meditation + Vipassana silent retreat, Buddha Vandana + Triple Refuge chanting (Buddham Saranam Gacchami), Bodhi tree circumambulation, Anna Daanam + Vastra Daanam (food + clothing distribution), Vishnu Sahasranama (for those observing Hindu tradition), Panchamrutha abhishekam to Buddha idol.
Buddha Purnima 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Buddha Purnima 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Buddha idol / picture |
| 2 | Bodhi tree leaf (peepal / ashwattha) |
| 3 | White cloth + white flowers |
| 4 | Lotus flowers (Buddha's throne symbol) |
| 5 | Sandalwood + incense |
| 6 | Ghee lamps (108) |
| 7 | Fresh fruits + coconut |
| 8 | Panchamrutha (milk + curd + ghee + honey + sugar) |
| 9 | Ochre / saffron cloth (for offering to monks) |
| 10 | Naivedyam: kheer (payasam), fruits, sweetened rice (Buddha's first meal per legend) |
| 11 | Rice grain offerings for Anna Daanam |
Regional Variations of Buddha Purnima 2027
Bodhgaya (Bihar): PRIMARY pilgrimage site — Mahabodhi Temple mega-festival. Sarnath / Kushinagar / Lumbini: major Vesak observances. Sri Lanka: NATIONAL holiday — houses illuminated, Dansal (free-food stalls), Bakthi Gee. Nepal: Lumbini special poojas + Nepal national holiday. Ladakh / Sikkim / Arunachal / Himachal Spiti: BIGGEST festival — monastery ceremonies. Southeast Asia: Vesak National holiday in Thailand / Cambodia / Myanmar / Laos / Vietnam. Tamil Nadu / Andhra / Telangana / Karnataka: Kurma Jayanti observed (Vishnu's tortoise avatar); minimal Buddha observance beyond Vesak Vipassana centers.