Buddha Purnima 2023: Best Wishes, quotes, messages, time, tithi, shubh muhurat, all you need to know

Buddha Purnima 2023: Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is an auspicious festival that marks the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. It falls on the full moon day in the month of Vaishakh. This year, the day will be celebrated on Friday, May 5.

The time of Gautam Buddha's birth and death is uncertain. However, according to Drik Panchang,  most historians date his lifetime between 563-483 B.C. Most people consider Lumbini, Nepal, as the birthplace of Buddha. While it is believed that Mahatma Buddha died at the age of 80 in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Apart from that, it is also believed that Gautam Buddha obtained Enlightenment on this auspicious day. Along with Buddha Purnima and Buddha Jayanti, the day is also known as Vesak, Vaishaka, and Buddha's Birthday. Here are some details about this auspicious day.

Buddha Purnima 2023: Date

Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on Friday, May 5 this year.

Buddha Purnima 2023: Time

Purnima Tithi Begins - 11:44 PM on May 04
Purnima Tithi Ends - 11:03 PM on May 05

Buddha Purnima 2023

For Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is the most important pilgrimage site related to the life of Gautam Buddha. According to Drik Panchang, the other three important pilgrimage sites are Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath. It is believed that Gautam Buddha obtained Enlightenment at Bodhagaya and he first taught the Dharma at Sarnath.

Buddha Purnima 2023: Wishes/Messages

On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, wish your friends and family a "Happy Buddha Purnima 2023" via messages, WhatsApp texts, gifs, stickers, phone calls, and more. If you are looking for some good messages and blessings to wish your family and friends a "Happy Buddha Purnima 2023", then, here are some for you:

May Lord Buddha guide you to the path of strength, wisdom, and devotion. Happy Buddha Purnima!

Happy Buddha Purnima to you and your family. May you have a great day.

May Lord Buddha shower auspicious blessings on you and your family. Happy Buddha Purnima 2023.

Let's follow the path of Lord Buddha and strengthen ourselves for everything that has to come. Happy Buddha Purnima 2023.

May the courage of Lord Buddha be reflected in all that you do in life. Happy Buddha Purnima

This year, let's pledge to have strength and courage in our hearts like Lord Buddha to face all kinds of challenges in life.

Wishing you a very blessed and Happy Buddha Purnima. I wish that you follow the teachings and footsteps of Lord Buddha for a happier and more contented life.

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