This year Buddha Purnima is being celebrated on 5th May and the first lunar eclipse of the year is also being observed on this Vaisakh Purnima. Eclipse is a geographical phenomenon.
But according to mythological belief, when Rahu and Ketu try to swallow the moon on the full moon night.
This coincidence is made after 130 years
The yoga of lunar eclipse on Buddha Purnima or Vaishakh Purnima is formed after 130 years. Although this shadow is a lunar eclipse, that means the shadow of the earth will remain on the moon only on one side. That’s why its Sutak period will not be valid in India. It will not have any special effect on the worship of Buddha Purnima.
Know why this day is called Buddha Purnima
On this day, the story of Satyanarayan in the house, offering Arghya to the moon at night increases wealth. It is believed that Mahatma Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born on the full moon date of Vaishakh month, hence it is also called Buddha Purnima.
Buddha Purnima 2023 Muhurat / Vaishakh Purnima 2023 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, Buddha Purnima Tithi is starting on 04 May 2023 at 11:34 PM and will end the next day on 05 May 2023 at 11:03 PM. Udayatithi on Vaishakh Purnima and auspicious time for worship of Moon is being received on 5th May.
First lunar eclipse of the year 2023 is going to happen on Buddha Purnima
The first lunar eclipse of this year is going to happen on the day of Buddha Purnima. The lunar eclipse will start at 8.45 pm on May 5 and will end by 1 am. The sutak period of lunar eclipse starts 9 hours before. But, this lunar eclipse will not be visible in India, in which case the Sutak period will not be valid. This first lunar eclipse of the year is going to be a shadow lunar eclipse.
