Vaishakha Purnima festival celebration
1MAYFriday
Hinduism · Gautama Buddha

Vaishakha Purnima 2026

Vaishakha Purnima 2026 : date with exact timings, puja vidhi steps, mantras, spiritual significance, fasting guide, and benefits. Complete festival guide as per Hindu Panchang. . Check date, time, Panchang details, puja vidhi and spiritual significance.

Talk to Astrologer
DateFriday, 1 May 2026
Tithi Window10:42 PM → 12:22 AM
View Panchang →
Muhurat Time
Apr 30 09:12 PM – May 01 10:52 PM
Auspicious window
Tithi Timing
10:42 PM → 12:22 AM
Start → End
📅
Day
Friday
Festival weekday
Deity
Gautama Buddha
Worshipped form
Religion
Hinduism
Tradition
Choghadiya & Hora
Loading…
Auspicious Timing

Muhurat & Puja Timeline

Friday, 1 May 2026
Shubh Muhurat
Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation
SunriseBegin holy bath & purification
Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting
Apr 30 09:12 PM – May 01 10:52 PM
Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon
Tithi BeginsEnters · Apr 30
10:42 PM
SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering
Tithi EndsConclude observances
12:22 AM
Need a personalized muhurat? Get an astrologer-approved timing tailored to your birth chart.
Get My Muhurat
The Festival

A celebration of fearless devotion

Vaishakha Purnima is a significant day in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. For Buddhists, it commemorates the major life events of Lord Buddha—his birth, enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, and his passing into Nirvana. Hindus also honor this day with rituals, bathing in holy rivers, and performing charitable acts as a path to purify ones soul and accumulate good karma. Temples and monasteries host special prayers and gatherings, focusing on compassion and wisdom.

Significance of Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026

Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026 invites devotion and gratitude on the full moon night of Vaishakh. Devotees seek spiritual clarity, good health and family harmony. The vrat honors Surya, the Sun, and Vishnu, the protector. Observing clean conduct, fasting and charitable acts, families welcome abundance as the season transitions from spring to early summer. 🌙☀️🙏

Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title Value
Tithi Vaishakha Purnima (Purnima Tithi in Vaishakh)
Nakshatra Nakshatra alignment varies by region
Sunrise Local sunrise time on the day
Sunset Local sunset time on the day
Auspicious Timing Rohini muhurat and other auspicious moments vary by location
Date Date varies by region; consult local calendar

Traditions & Rituals of Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026

  • Take a purifying bath, wear clean clothes and apply tilak before prayers. 🛁✨
  • Light lamps at dawn and place a rangoli with flowers and colors to invite auspicious energy. 🪔🌼
  • Offer water to Surya and Vishnu, chant Surya Namaha or Vishnu prayers, and read a small portion of Vishnu-related texts. ☀️🙏📖
  • Share prasad and donate to the needy, reinforcing compassion and communal harmony. 🍚🤝

Remedies to Perform on Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026

  • Remedy 1: Offer sesame seeds and jaggery to the Sun at sunrise.
    Benefit: Attracts vitality, prosperity and positive energy. 🌞🥜
  • Remedy 2: Feed cows or donate to a charitable cause in the morning.
    Benefit: Brings blessings, spiritual merit and social harmony. 🐮🎁
  • Remedy 3: Sit for a short Vishnu or Surya mantra recitation before sunset.
    Benefit: Provides protection, calm focus and inner peace. 🕉️📝

Mantras & Chants on Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026

Mantra 1

Om Surya Namaha — invokes the Sun for vitality and clarity. ☀️

Mantra 2

Om Namo Narayanaya — deepens devotion to Vishnu and seeks protection. 🙏🕉️

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026

  • Keep the vrat with pure sattvic vegetarian foods; avoid onions, garlic and non-vegetarian items if you follow a strict vrat. 🥗🚫🧅
  • If full fasting is difficult, consume fruɪts, milk and light preparations while avoiding heavy grains. 🥛🍎
  • End the vrat with a simple prasad shared in the family and among guests. 🍬🍽️

Dos and Don’ts on Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 2026

Dos

  • Wake up before sunrise and bathe with clean clothes.
  • Observe a pure vegetarian vrat and offer water to the Sun.
  • Donate to the needy and share prasad with family and neighbors.

Don’ts

  • Do not eat meat or fish during the vrat window.
  • Do not quarrel or waste time in negativity; keep a calm heart.
  • Do not skip daily prayers or neglect the bath and puja routine.
Sacred Chant

"Om Hreem Gautama Buddhaayai Namah"

Invokes the protective grace of Gautama Buddha and clarity of mind.

From Our Library

Continue your spiritual journey

Hand-picked articles to deepen your understanding of the festival, its rituals, and Vedic significance.

Festival Calendar

Plan ahead with 2026 at a glance

Browse every festival in 2026 on a single calendar — click any date to jump to its detailed muhurat & puja guide.

◈ Personal Guidance

Begin Vaishakha Purnima 2026 with clarity & purpose

A 30-minute consultation with a verified astrologer can align your puja, muhurat, and remedies with your unique birth chart — turning ritual into transformation.

500+ Verified Astrologers4.8 Average Rating100% Confidential
Get it onGoogle Play

Never miss a festival

Get authentic shubh muhurat and ritual reminders before every major festival — landed in your inbox a day ahead.