The day of Buddha Purnima is considered very holy and auspicious for both Hindu and Buddhist religions. This date comes on the full moon day of Vaishakh month and is considered to be related to the birth, attainment of knowledge, attainment of knowledge and Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha. This is the reason that followers of Buddhism celebrate this day with special reverence and devotion. At the same time, this day also has special significance in Hinduism, because it is considered good for the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that on this day, fasting, worshiping and donating with true heart destroys sins and happiness and prosperity comes in life.
According to the almanac census, Buddha Purnima is falling on 12 May in 2025. On this auspicious occasion, religious works like worship, bathing, charity and chanting have special significance.
Auspicious time of bathing and charity
On this day Varyan Yoga will remain all night, which is considered extremely auspicious.
Ravi Yoga: From 05:32 to 06:17 in the morning
wee hours: From 04:08 to 04:50 in the morning
Vijay Muhurta: From 02:33 to 03:27 in the afternoon
Bathing, donating and worshiping in these special times is considered extremely fruitful.
The importance of offering the time and arghya of moonrise
The Moon will rise at 05:59 pm on the full moon date. At this time, offering arghya to the moon with reverence brings mental peace and prosperity.
Buddha Purnima worship method
In the morning, get up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath.
Mix Ganga water in the bath and take a holy bath.
At sunrise, offer arghya to the Sun and chant the mantra.
In the evening, offer the moon and praise them.
In front of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, light a lamp of desi ghee and worship it methodically.
Donate as much as possible by providing food to the Brahmins.
Help the needy and do virtue work throughout the day.
Chanting mantra on Buddha Purnima
Mantras of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi
Invocation and Obeisance to Lord Krishna.
ॐ Shri Mahalakshmai f vidmahe Vishnu Patnayai Ch Dheemhi Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat ॐ॥
Om Bhurida Bhuri Dehino, Ma Dabhram Bhurya Bharya. Bhuri Dhadindra Ditsi. ॐ Bhurida Tyasi Shrut: Purutra Shur Vritrahan॥
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