Vaishakha Purnima (Kurma Jayanti)
12 Mei 2026
☸️ Quick Info
Buddha Purnima — birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha. A day of peace and meditation.
About this festival
Vaishakha Purnima (May 12, 2026) is one of the holiest snan-daan (bathing and charity) days in the Hindu calendar. Sacred bathing in holy rivers and generous charity on this day are believed to grant the merit of performing 100 yagnas. This day also marks Kurma Jayanti — the appearance of Lord Vishnu's Kurma (tortoise) avatar. In Vaishnava tradition, Vishnu's ninth avatar form is also remembered on this Purnima.
✨ Key Significance
- Vaishakha Purnima sacred bath (snan-daan)
- Vishnu Satyanarayan puja
- Kurma Jayanti
- charity (daan)
- Vaishakh Maas culmination
- Tulasi puja
🙏 How to Observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Vaishakha Purnima sacred bath (snan-daan).
- Include: Vishnu Satyanarayan puja.
- Include: Kurma Jayanti.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
May Guidance
Tapasya, devotion, and balanced living in warmer season.
- Hydration and mindful fasting
- Scripture listening and bhajan
- Support community and pilgrims
📝 Detailed Notes
On Vaishakha Purnima 2026 (May 12), the auspicious purnima tithi begins May 11 at 10:09 PM IST and ends May 12 at 07:25 PM IST. Snan muhurat: sunrise to noon (approx. 05:32 AM to 12:00 PM). Key rituals: holy dip in rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari), worship of Lord Satyanarayan, offering of chana-jaggery and sattu (roasted flour), lighting of 108 ghee lamps. This Purnima is also Vaishakh Maas Daan Day — donating grains, umbrellas, footwear, and water pots (matka) on this day is believed to generate immense punya (merit). In 2026, Kurma Jayanti (Vishnu's Kurma avatar) also falls on this date — worship Lord Vishnu with sesame seeds, milk, Tulasi leaves, and recite the Vishnu Sahasranama. Offering yellow flowers and yellow fruits (banana, mango) to Vishnu is considered especially auspicious on Vaishakha Purnima.