Buddha Purnima 2021: Know About Chandra Grahan & Vaishakhi Purnima Today

Buddha Purnima 2021: Today's Buddha Purnima or Vaishakha Purnima coincides with the Chandra Grahan. Know the significance here

Today is Buddha Purnima or Vaishakha Purnima. The Purnima Tithi is believed to be very important for Hindus across the world. Buddha Purnimais very significant this year as it coincides with the Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse. This Chandra Grahan is a purna grahan or total eclipse but most people in India will not be able to see it. The Moon will be below the horizon and only in the eastern part of the country, the Chandra Grahan will be visible for a short while. Many people in North India believe that Gautama Buddha, born on Buddha Purnima, is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. But is the southern states and also Buddhists don't believe this. Many Buddhists across the world celebrate Buddha Jayanti as Vesak Day or the day of enlightenment of Gautama Buddha. When should the Buddha Purnima Puja be done? The Purnima tithi started at 8:29 PM on May 25 and will ends at 4:43 PM today.