Buddha poornima 2020

In Hinduism, Mahatma Buddha is considered to be the ninth incarnation of Shri Hari Vishnu, the creator of the universe. At the same time, Buddha established Buddhism by attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. This is the reason why the people of Hindu and Buddhism consider Gautama Buddha to be God and celebrate their birthdays with full enthusiasm and law. The full moon of Vaishakh month is celebrated as Buddha Purnima. It is believed that Gautama Buddha was born on this day. In Hinduism, his birthday is celebrated as Buddha Purnima, while the followers of Buddhism celebrate it as Buddha Jayanti. Get to know here what to do and what not to do on this day.

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Buddha Purnima date and auspicious time Date of Buddha Purnima:

7 May 2020

Full Moon Date Start:

6 May 2020 from 7.44 pm

Full moon date ends:

7 May 2020 till 04:14 pm

What to do on buddha poornima

Get up before the sun rises and clean the house.
Take a bath in the Ganges or sprinkle Ganga water by taking a bath with plain water.
In the temple of the house, worship Lord Vishnu by lighting a lamp and decorate the house with flowers.
Make a swastika with turmeric, roli or kumkum and sprinkle Ganga water at the main entrance of the house.
Light a lamp around the Bodhi tree and offer flowers by immersing milk in its roots.
Donate food and clothes to the poor.
If you have any birds in your house, set them free today.
After lighting up, offer water to the rising moon.

What not to do on the day of Buddha Purnima

Do not eat meat on Buddha Purnima day.
Do not abuse/ say bad words.
Do not say profanity to anyone.
Avoid lying.

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