Buddha Purnima 2023: date and timings
Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 5 May, 2023. Purnima runs from 11:44 pm, 4 May to 11:04 pm, 5 May.
Buddha Purnima 2023 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 11:44 pm, 4 May to 11:04 pm, 5 May (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:48 am | 6:37 pm |
| Delhi | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:37 am | 6:58 pm |
| Mumbai | 5 May | From sunrise, 6:08 am | 7:02 pm |
| Chennai | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:46 am | 6:24 pm |
| Bengaluru | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:57 am | 6:35 pm |
| Kolkata | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:01 am | 6:04 pm |
| Vijayawada | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:40 am | 6:27 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:29 am | 6:18 pm |
| Pune | 5 May | From sunrise, 6:05 am | 6:57 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 5 May | From sunrise, 6:04 am | 7:08 pm |
| Jaipur | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:45 am | 7:01 pm |
| Lucknow | 5 May | From sunrise, 5:25 am | 6:40 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Buddha Purnima 2023 Choghadiya in Mumbai
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.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:08 am to 7:45 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:45 am to 9:21 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:21 am to 10:58 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:58 am to 12:35 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:35 pm to 2:12 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:12 pm to 3:48 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:48 pm to 5:25 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:25 pm to 7:02 pm | Char | Weak |
| 7:02 pm to 8:25 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:25 pm to 9:48 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:48 pm to 11:11 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:11 pm to 12:35 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:35 am to 1:58 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:58 am to 3:21 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:21 am to 4:44 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:44 am to 6:08 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Deity: Gautama Buddha.
Also on Friday, 5 May in Mumbai
- Rahu Kaal10:58 am to 12:35 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:08 am and 7:02 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:49 pm, moonset 5:40 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraSwati
Questions people ask
When is Buddha Purnima in 2023?
Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 5 May, 2023.