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Guru Purnima 2026

गुरु पूर्णिमा

Also known as: Vyasa Purnima · Ashadha Purnima

Date 2026

Saturday, 11 July 2026

Tithi

Ashadha Purnima (Full Moon of Ashadha month)

Duration

1 Day

Sacred Mantra

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः

What is Guru Purnima?

Guru Purnima is dedicated to all spiritual and academic Gurus. It is celebrated on the birthday of Veda Vyasa — the greatest Guru who compiled the four Vedas, wrote the Mahabharata, and authored the Bhagavata Purana. The Guru is considered the remover of darkness (ignorance) and the bringer of light (knowledge).

📖 Source: The birthday of Maharishi Veda Vyasa — the compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata and Puranas

How to Celebrate Guru Purnima — Rituals

  • 🪔Performing pada puja (washing the feet) of one's Guru as an act of reverence
  • 🪔Offering flowers, fruits, and dakshina to the Guru
  • 🪔Meditating on the Guru's teachings and guidance
  • 🪔Reading Vyasa Sutras and paying homage to the sage Vyasa
  • 🪔Attending discourses and satsangs at ashrams
  • 🪔In Buddhism — Dharma Chakra Pravartana Diwas, commemorating Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath

Associated Deities

🌀 vishnu🔱 shiva

Sacred Places

🕯️ varanasi🏛️ rishikesh

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ When is Guru Purnima 2026?
Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Saturday, July 11, 2026. It is the full moon (Purnima) of the Ashadha month.
❓ Who is Guru Purnima dedicated to?
Guru Purnima is primarily dedicated to Maharishi Veda Vyasa — the greatest Guru who organised the Vedas and wrote the Mahabharata. It honours all Gurus — spiritual teachers, academic professors, and parents.
❓ Why is Guru Purnima celebrated in Buddhism too?
Buddhists celebrate Guru Purnima as Dharma Chakra Pravartana Diwas — the day Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon (Dhamma Chakka Pavattana Sutta) at Deer Park in Sarnath, setting the 'Wheel of Dharma' in motion.
❓ How should Guru Purnima be celebrated?
Visit your Guru or teacher and offer reverence. If that is not possible, meditate on their teachings, read their works, or serve their mission. Donating to educational institutions or gurukuls is also a meaningful way to honour the Guru principle.

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