Buddha Purnima falls on a full moon day in the month of Vaisakh (April/May) according to the Hindu calendar. This year Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on May 7. Theravada Buddhism In Theravada Buddhism, it is also observed as the day when Buddha, born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama (c. 563-483 BCE) attained Nirvana (salvation) under … Continue reading In Hinduism, Gautama Buddha’s birthday is celebrated as Buddha Purnima