Buddha Purnima Special Rangoli Designs (2024)

Buddha Purnima Rangoli Designs: Buddha Purnima 2024 will be observed on Thursday, May 23. Also popularly called as, Buddha Jayanti, the festival holds immense significance among the followers of Buddism. The festival aims to celebrate and commemorate the birth of Lord Buddha, Prince Siddhartha Gautam, the founder of Buddhism. The event serves as a great opportunity for students to learn about the significance of the Lord Buddha, the core values and morals taught by Buddhism, and more. People of East, South, and Southeast Asia generally celebrate it. However, the principles and morals taught by Lord Buddha are popular worldwide. Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, and many other countries organise extravagant events with respect to the birth anniversary of the Buddha. 

Schools play a keen role in developing the knowledge in students' minds while ensuring that the process of knowing about such significant events is fun. Hence, various school competitions are organised by schools to teach their students about the significance of Buddha Purnima. Rangoli or decoration competitions is one such activity that is frequently conducted by the schools. Check out some interesting, easy, colourful, and special Buddha Purnima rangoli designs for students. 

Buddha Purnima 2024: Important Details

Here are a few important details about Buddha Purnima 2024 that might assist you in staying updated with factual information. 

• Buddha Purnima 2024 will be celebrated on May 23, 2024
• It is a one-day event
• As per the schedule, Buddha Purnima Tithi begins at 6:47 PM on May 22, 2024, and ends at 7:22 PM on May 23, 2024
• The bathing and donation time is scheduled for 4:04 AM - 5:26 AM on May 23
• Many countries celebrate Buddha Purnima as a holiday, including India

Buddha Purnima 2024 Rangoli Designs

The easiest, most attractive, and most significant rangoli designs for Buddha Purnima have been provided below for students. 

• Carve out the avatar of Lord Buddha

Rangoli design where Lord Buddha’s entire avatar is showcased in the form of shadow or in monochrome, can be made. Here, the focus will only be on the entire look and special elements of Lord Buddha. Use the image below as a reference. 

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• The ‘Bodhi Tree’

The Bodhi tree plays an important role in Lord Buddha’s life since he gained enlightenment under the tree, in Bodhgaya of Bihar. Use this idea and create something unique and innovative. Also, check out the image below for reference. 

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• Buddha’s Face

A deep outlook of Buddha’s face with his special features can also be an amazing rangoli design for Buddha Purnima. Usually, he is also represented in the similar manner through sculptures, paintings, drawings, and more. However, one has to be careful with this idea since the features have to be correct and as accurate as possible. Use the image attached below as a reference to the idea. 

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• Happy Buddha Purnima

Students can also use multiple colours and wish Happy Buddha Purnima to everyone. This idea will prove to be worth it only if it is appealing to the eye and attractive. Add a few elements such as palm of Buddha, ears, eyes, or Bodhi tree. You can be as creative as you want. Reference has been provided below. 

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• Lotus Rangoli

Lotus and Lord Buddha are related to each other the lord compares himself with the lotus. A beautiful amalgamation of lotus and Buddha can result into a great piece of art. 

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Significance of Buddha Purnima

Before taking part in Buddha Purnima-related competitions or showcasing your creativity, it is important to understand the festival's significance. Here's why Buddha Purnima is important to celebrate:

• The festival celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha
• It commemorates Lord Buddha, his vision, morals, and principles that gained worldwide momentum
• The day is called the Thrice Blessed Festival, as it is believed that three important events of Buddha's life took place on this day, i.e. birth, attainment of enlightenment, and death (Paranirvana)
• It is treated as a reminder to inform people about Buddha's way of life
• It reinstates the importance of kindness, compassion, discipline, and peace taught by Lord Buddha
• The festival is an extravagant event to honour the founder of Buddhism, Lord Buddha, and hence holds immense religious and cultural values.

The images can be used as reference and students must let their creative juices flow for activities like these. We wish you a very happy Buddha Purnima. 

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