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 2027?
Guru Purnima 2027 is on Sunday, 18 July 2027. Purnima tithi begins at 6:48 PM on Saturday 17 July and ends at 9:14 PM on Sunday 18 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
- Saphala EkadashiSun 3 Jan
- LohriThu 14 Jan
- Makar SankrantiFri 15 Jan
- PongalFri 15 Jan
- Pausha Putrada EkadashiMon 18 Jan
- Shattila EkadashiTue 2 Feb
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