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Buddha Purnima 2021: date and timings

Buddha Purnima is on Wednesday, 26 May, 2021. Purnima runs from 8:25 pm, 25 May to 4:39 pm, 26 May.

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Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Deity: Gautama Buddha.

Buddha Purnima 2021 muhurat by city

Purnima runs from 8:25 pm, 25 May to 4:39 pm, 26 May (Indian Standard Time).

CityDateTimingSunset
Hyderabad26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:41 am6:44 pm
Delhi26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:25 am7:11 pm
Mumbai26 MayFrom sunrise, 6:00 am7:10 pm
Chennai26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:41 am6:30 pm
Bengaluru26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:52 am6:40 pm
Kolkata26 MayFrom sunrise, 4:52 am6:14 pm
Vijayawada26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:34 am6:34 pm
Visakhapatnam26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:22 am6:26 pm
Pune26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:58 am7:05 pm
Ahmedabad26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:54 am7:18 pm
Jaipur26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:34 am7:13 pm
Lucknow26 MayFrom sunrise, 5:14 am6:52 pm

Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.

Also on Wednesday, 26 May in Hyderabad

  • Rahu Kalam12:13 pm to 1:51 pm
  • Sunrise and sunset5:41 am and 6:44 pm
  • Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:47 pm, moonset 5:21 am
  • Tithi at sunrisePurnima
  • NakshatraAnuradha

Full Panchang for this day

Buddha Purnima 2021 Choghadiya in Hyderabad

Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Buddha Purnima from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.

TimeChoghadiyaQuality
5:41 am to 7:19 amLabhGood
7:19 am to 8:57 amAmritGood
8:57 am to 10:35 amKaalAvoid
10:35 am to 12:13 pmShubhGood
12:13 pm to 1:51 pmRogAvoid
1:51 pm to 3:29 pmUdvegAvoid
3:29 pm to 5:06 pmCharWeak
5:06 pm to 6:44 pmLabhGood
6:44 pm to 8:06 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
8:06 pm to 9:28 pm (night)ShubhGood
9:28 pm to 10:51 pm (night)AmritGood
10:51 pm to 12:13 am (night)CharWeak
12:13 am to 1:35 am (night)RogAvoid
1:35 am to 2:57 am (night)KaalAvoid
2:57 am to 4:19 am (night)LabhGood
4:19 am to 5:41 am (night)UdvegAvoid

Questions people ask

When is Buddha Purnima in 2021?

Buddha Purnima is on Wednesday, 26 May, 2021.