Vaishakha Purnima marks the full moon day in the Hindu month of Vaisakh. Worship of Lord Vishnu is of great importance on this day. Along with worshipping Lord Vishnu on the this day, there is also a tradition of donating to the poor and helpless people.
It is said that Lord Buddha was born on the day of Vaishakha Purnima, as well as that he attained enlightenment on this day. At the same time, Lord Buddha attained nirvana after several years of severe penance on this Purnima. Therefore, this Purnima is also known as Buddha Purnima. Many auspicious yogas are being formed on this time’s Vaishakha Purnima. By worshipping and fasting for Lord Vishnu in these yogas, the seekers get the special blessings of the Lord. And the desired result is achieved.
Vaishakha Purnima 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurta
According to the Hindu calendar, this year’s Vaishakha Purnima will be celebrated on May 12, 2025 (Monday). The auspicious time of Purnima will start at 8:01 pm on May 11. Which will end the next day on May 12 at 10:25 pm. It generally starts at sunrise on a full moon day and ends at the time of the next sunrise.
Importance of Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Purnima)
Hindus regard Vaishakha Purnima which is also know as Buddha Purnima as a highly auspicious date. On this day, special worship of Lord Vishnu is done. It is believed that by bathing in the Ganges or any holy river and donating on this day, a person gets Akshay Punya. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and offer him panchamrit and tulsi patra. And this fast is popularly known as Satyanarayan.
This day is not only religiously important but is also considered best for charity. On this occasion, donating food, clothes, grains, fruits, and money to Brahmins and poor, helpless, and disabled persons is considered auspicious. This destroys the sins of a person and brings happiness and peace in life. By the grace of Lord Vishnu, one gets freedom from sorrow and troubles. The good deeds done on this day give many times more results, and positive energy flows in life.
Donation on Vaishakha Purnima
Hinduism regards donation as a deeply important virtue. It is said that a donation given with one hand comes back to you with a thousand hands. It is said in the scriptures, “When someone donates to the needy, he gets freedom from sins. The wealth, fame, and prosperity earned by people are all left here, but the virtue earned by donation remains with you even after death.
Mentioning the importance of donation, it is said in Manusmriti-
Tapah Param Kritayuge Tretaayam Gyanmuchyate.
Dwapare Yagyamewahurdanamekam Kalou Yuge.
That is, penance in Satyayuga, knowledge in Treta, yajna in Dwapar and donation in Kaliyuga are the means of human welfare.
Donate These Things on Buddha Purnima
Like every Purnima, bathing donation is considered very important in Vaishakha Purnima which is also known as Buddha Purnima. Food donation has special importance on this auspicious day. Become a part of virtue by cooperating in the project of food donation, clothing donation, and education donation of Narayan Seva Sansthan on the day of Vaishakha Purnima.
This Buddha Purnima, take a step toward eternal good karma by joining Narayan Seva Sansthan initiatives. Your contribution can bring food to hungry children or education to a bright mind wanting a chance.
