Buddha Purnima 2029 falls on Sunday, May 27, 2029 in Paramaribo. It is Vaishakha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:26 AM and sunset 6:49 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Vesak · Buddha Jayanti · Wesak
Paramaribo timings
Date
Sunday, May 27, 2029
Sunday
Lunar date
Vaishakha Purnima
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
6:49 PM
Moonrise
6:56 PM
Moonset
6:00 AM
Shubh muhurat in Paramaribo
Abhijit Muhurat12:13 PM – 1:02 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid5:16 PM – 6:49 PM
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon of Vaishakha, the day tradition assigns to the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death alike. Observed as Vesak across Buddhist Asia, it is the most significant day in the Buddhist calendar.
How it is observed
Temples are lit and circumambulated, the Sutras are recited, and the day is kept with vegetarian food, almsgiving and the release of caged birds.
Buddha Purnima 2029 in Paramaribo is on Sunday, May 27, 2029. It falls on Vaishakha Purnima.
Is Buddha Purnima 2029 on the same day in Paramaribo as in India?
Yes. Buddha Purnima falls on May 27, 2029 in both Paramaribo and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
What else is Buddha Purnima called?
Buddha Purnima is also known as Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, Wesak. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.