गुरु पूर्णिमा
Guru Purnima
The full moon for honouring one's gurus and teachers, and the birthday of Sage Ved Vyasa.
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima falls on Ashadha Purnima. It is also called Vyasa Purnima, after Ved Vyasa, who divided the Vedas and wrote the Mahabharata.
Students, disciples and families honour their gurus and teachers with flowers, fruit and gifts. Buddhists mark it as the day the Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath.
How to celebrate
Touch the feet of your guru, teacher or elders and seek their blessings.
Worship Ved Vyasa and read from the scriptures.
Offer flowers, fruit, clothes or dakshina to your guru.
Many people begin spiritual practice or a new course of study on this day.
Questions
When is Guru Purnima in 2026?
Guru Purnima 2026 is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Purnima tithi begins at 6:19 PM on Tuesday 28 July and ends at 8:05 PM on Wednesday 29 July IST.
Why is Guru Purnima also called Vyasa Purnima?
It is the birth anniversary of Ved Vyasa, considered the first guru of the Vedic tradition.
Can Guru Purnima be celebrated for school teachers?
Yes. Any teacher or mentor who guided you can be honoured.
Around Guru Purnima
Coming up
- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DhanterasFri 6 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
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