Major festival · Haridwar, India

Buddha Purnima 2026 in Haridwar

Name: Buddha Purnima
Start: 2026-05-01
Location: Haridwar

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Friday 1 May 2026 Verified

Buddha Purnima 2026 in Haridwar falls on Friday, 1 May 2026. Buddha Purnima, on the full moon of Vaishakha, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha, revered as an avatar of Vishnu in the Hindu tradition.

About Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima, on the full moon of Vaishakha, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha, revered as an avatar of Vishnu in the Hindu tradition.

Also known as: Vesak · Buddha Jayanti · Vaishakhi Purnima.

Presiding deity: Buddha.

Frequently asked

When is Buddha Purnima 2026 in Haridwar?

Buddha Purnima 2026 in Haridwar is on Friday, 1 May 2026, decided at the sunrise window.

What else is Buddha Purnima called?

Buddha Purnima is also known as Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, Vaishakhi Purnima.

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