Buddhists around the world practice fasting and praying to the Buddha on this Buddhist Purnima day.
This Buddhist Purnima is said to be the day on which the Buddha attained enlightenment. Currently the festival is reported to be the 2584th birthday of the Buddha.
This year Buddha Purnima Tithi started yesterday (May 15) at 12.45. It is said to last till today (May 16). Gautama Buddha's birthday is celebrated as Buddha Purnima.
Buddhists around the world practice fasting and worshiping the Buddha on this Buddhist Purnima day. Those who go to the Buddha Temple and make offerings donate many items to others. They fast and perform their worship from meditation.
Gaya in the state of Bihar is an important place of worship for Buddhists. There are also many important places in the world.
It is also believed that the Buddha attained enlightenment at this place called Buddha Gaya. All Buddhists believe that everything from his birth to his death took place on this Buddhist Purnima. So this day is celebrated by them as a very special day.
The month of Vaikasi, the month in which the Buddha appeared, is also known as Buddha Purnima, Buddha Jayanti or Visakha by many names. Worship of Lord Vishnu and Moon worship from fasting on this holy day is especially seen.
Worship by lamp. Worship the basil plant especially at home by showing incense.
By fasting on the day of Purnima, one can receive divine blessings from Vishnu and get rid of the fear of death.