Buddha Purnima 2024: date and timings
Buddha Purnima is on Thursday, 23 May, 2024. Purnima runs from 6:48 pm, 22 May to 7:23 pm, 23 May.
Buddha Purnima 2024 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 6:48 pm, 22 May to 7:23 pm, 23 May (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:41 am | 6:43 pm |
| Delhi | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:26 am | 7:09 pm |
| Mumbai | 23 May | From sunrise, 6:01 am | 7:09 pm |
| Chennai | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:41 am | 6:29 pm |
| Bengaluru | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:52 am | 6:40 pm |
| Kolkata | 23 May | From sunrise, 4:53 am | 6:13 pm |
| Vijayawada | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:34 am | 6:33 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:22 am | 6:25 pm |
| Pune | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:58 am | 7:04 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:55 am | 7:17 pm |
| Jaipur | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:35 am | 7:12 pm |
| Lucknow | 23 May | From sunrise, 5:14 am | 6:51 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 2024 Choghadiya in Kolkata
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4:53 am to 6:33 am | Shubh | Good |
| 6:33 am to 8:13 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:13 am to 9:53 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:53 am to 11:33 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:33 am to 1:13 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:13 pm to 2:53 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:53 pm to 4:33 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:33 pm to 6:13 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:13 pm to 7:33 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:33 pm to 8:53 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:53 pm to 10:13 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:13 pm to 11:33 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:33 pm to 12:53 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:53 am to 2:13 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:13 am to 3:33 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 3:33 am to 4:53 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Deity: Gautama Buddha.
Also on Thursday, 23 May in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal1:13 pm to 2:53 pm
- Sunrise and sunset4:53 am and 6:13 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:11 pm, moonset 4:19 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraVishakha
Questions people ask
When is Buddha Purnima in 2024?
Buddha Purnima is on Thursday, 23 May, 2024.