Significance of Vaishakh Purnima 2024: Today, May 23, is a very special day with many auspicious yogas.
“Buddha Purnima 2024: is also known as Vesak in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is an old and sanctified day that falls on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024.
Lord Buddha is remembered on Buddha Purnima day to mark his birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana (passing away). According to Hindu belief, Lord Vishnu took the ninth avatar on this day in the form of Buddha.
The scriptures recount that Lord Buddha was born on the full moon day of Vaishakha; hence, on this day every year, Buddhists celebrate Vesak. On that occasion, the devotees have to celebrate the worship and rituals in honor of Lord Buddha.
Vaishakha Purnima is celebrated with great devotion in the Hindu tradition. On the occasion in 2024, people will follow rituals of reciting the Satyanarayan Katha, offering the arghya to the moon, and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. According to beliefs, fasting on this blessed day attracts divine blessings and causes the constant dwell of Goddess Lakshmi in every home.
Buddha Purnima 2024 Auspicious Yogas:
This year, Buddha Purnima has a lot of auspicious yogas together: Parigha Yoga, Shiva Yoga, and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, among others, which are quite potent for the accomplishment of spiritual and material goals.
Tradition of Offering Arghya to the Moon
Arghya (which is a way of offering water) is offered to the moon on the full moon day of the great festival of Buddha Purnima. It means giving regard to Lord Buddha and his calmer and enlightened teachings every year.
May the observation of Buddha Purnima 2024 bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual contentment to all devotees observing this auspicious day.
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