Guru Purnima
festivalsQuick Overview
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Tithi
- Ashadha Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 06:20 PM, Jul 28 to 08:06 PM, Jul 29
- Lunar month
- Ashadha · Shukla Paksha
Guru Purnima
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Lunar Month: Ashadha
Guru Purnima at a Glance
Guru Purnima is fixed by the lunar calendar to Ashadha Shukla Purnima, the 15th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Ashadha.
- Tithi rule
- Ashadha Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)Shukla PurnimaAshadha month
- Tithi swami and group
- Chandra · Purna Tithi
Panchanga on This Day
Guru Purnima · Jul 28, 2026
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a profound spiritual day dedicated to honoring one's academic and spiritual teachers (Gurus).
It marks the birth anniversary of the great Sage Ved Vyasa, who compiled the four Vedas.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees perform Vyasa Puja and wash the feet of their spiritual mentors.
- Perform 'Pada Puja' (ceremonial washing of the Guru's feet) as a sign of supreme humility and submission.
Guru Purnima: Frequently Asked Questions
Ashadha Shukla Purnima; its swami is Chandra, a Purna Tithi.
Shukla Purnima: 06:20 PM, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 to 08:06 PM, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 (IST).
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 06:49 PM, Sat, Jul 17, 2027 to 09:15 PM, Sun, Jul 18, 2027 (IST).
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Ashadha
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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