Thursday, 20 May 2027
Buddha Jayanti 2027
In short
Buddha Jayanti 2027 is on Thursday, 20 May 2027: Shukla Paksha Purnima of Vaishakh, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi.
- Date
- Thursday, 20 May 2027
- Tithi
- Vaishakh Shukla Paksha Purnima
- Tithi begins
- 19 May, 16:05
- Tithi ends
- 20 May, 16:31
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Buddha Jayanti marks the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, at Lumbini in present-day Nepal. In many traditions the same full moon also commemorates his enlightenment and his passing (parinirvana).
Buddhists visit monasteries and stupas such as Swayambhu and Boudhanath in Kathmandu, Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath, light butter lamps and listen to teachings. Many give alms, observe the precepts and avoid meat for the day.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Buddha Jayanti in 2027?
Buddha Jayanti 2027 is on Thursday, 20 May 2027.
How is the date of Buddha Jayanti decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Purnima of Vaishakh, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Buddha Jayanti observed?
Buddhists visit monasteries and stupas such as Swayambhu and Boudhanath in Kathmandu, Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath, light butter lamps and listen to teachings. Many give alms, observe the precepts and avoid meat for the day.