Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon of Vaishakh month, which is on Monday 12 May 2025 this year. On this day, along with bathing, charity, fasting and worship of Lord Vishnu, the worship of the Peepal tree is also important.

It is described in the Puranas that Srihari resides in the Peepal tree and the day of Vaishakh Purnima is also dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Therefore, the Peepal tree is worshiped on Vaishakh Purnima. Worshiping Peepal on this day gives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Buddha Jayanti is also celebrated on Vaishakh Purnima, which is an important day for Buddhist followers. It is said that under the Bodhi tree (Peepal), he had done penance from Lord Buddha for years and he received knowledge under this tree. Therefore, worship of Peepal is important on this special day.

Jyotishacharya Anish Vyas says that worshiping the Peepal tree on Vaishakh Purnima reduces the inauspiciousness of many planets including Saturn, Guru in the horoscope. Also, by planting a peepal tree on the courtyard of the temple or on an empty place on this day, the inauspicious effect of Rahu-Ketu also reduces.

It is said that the ancestors also live in Peepal. Worshiping the Peepal tree makes the ancestors happy and satisfied. If there is Pitra Dosha in your horoscope, then worship the Peepal tree on Vaishakh Purnima.

After bathing in the morning on Vaishakh Purnima, offer water to the root of Peepal tree by facing east or north direction. After this, revolve around 3 times and light a lamp.