Buddhist observances in India
Buddha Purnima and the Buddhist year
Buddha Purnima, the rains retreat from Ashadha Purnima to Pavarana, Dhammachakra Pravartan Din at Deekshabhoomi and Losar, for 2026 and 2027. Full moon days come from our panchang engine.
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November 2026
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| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Losar (Tibetan New Year)Tibetan calendar; Ladakh and Sikkim may differ by region and tradition. |
| Friday | Buddha Purnima (Vesak)Birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana of the Buddha. |
| Wednesday | Ashadha Purnima (Dhamma Day, Vassa begins)The Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath. |
| Tuesday | Dhammachakra Pravartan Din (Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur)Marks Dr B. R. Ambedkar embracing Buddhism on Ashoka Vijayadashami, 1956; programmes are also held on 14 October. |
| Monday | Ashvin Purnima (Pavarana, Vassa ends) |
| Sunday | Mahaparinirvan Din (Dr B. R. Ambedkar)Remembered at Chaityabhoomi, Mumbai. |
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Losar (Tibetan New Year)Tibetan calendar; Ladakh and Sikkim may differ by region and tradition. |
| Thursday | Buddha Purnima (Vesak)Birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana of the Buddha. |
| Sunday | Ashadha Purnima (Dhamma Day, Vassa begins)The Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath. |
| Saturday | Dhammachakra Pravartan Din (Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur)Marks Dr B. R. Ambedkar embracing Buddhism on Ashoka Vijayadashami, 1956; programmes are also held on 14 October. |
| Friday | Ashvin Purnima (Pavarana, Vassa ends) |
| Monday | Mahaparinirvan Din (Dr B. R. Ambedkar)Remembered at Chaityabhoomi, Mumbai. |
How the dates are worked out
- Full moon days (purnima) are the day the purnima tithi prevails at sunrise in New Delhi.
- Losar follows the Tibetan calendar, and dates in Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal can differ by tradition.
- Theravada communities may keep uposatha days by their own calendar.
Questions people ask
When is Buddha Purnima 2027?
Thursday 20 May 2027, a central government holiday. In 2026 it was on 1 May.
When is Dhammachakra Pravartan Din?
On Ashoka Vijayadashami at Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur: 20 October 2026 and 9 October 2027. Many also gather on 14 October.
Sources
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