Guru Purnima Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Guru Purnima is dedicated to honouring the guru (teacher). It falls on the full moon of Ashadha and is the day when Sage Vyasa was born. Devotees offer gratitude to their spiritual and academic teachers.
Guru Purnima Mythology & Legend
According to tradition, Sage Vyasa was born on this day and composed the four Vedas, Mahabharata, and Puranas. Lord Shiva is also said to have become the first guru (Adi Guru) on this day when he began transmitting yoga to the Saptarishis.
Guru Purnima Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- At sunrise, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and dakshina to the guru or guru's image.
- Chant Guru Stotram or Vyasa mantras; meditate on the guru.
- Visit the guru or a temple; avoid disrespect to teachers.
- In the evening, perform puja and distribute prasad.
Guru Purnima Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ गुरुभ्यो नमः
oṃ gurubhyo namaḥ
Salutations to the Gurus
Guru Purnima Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic meals
- ●Prasad offered to guru
Guru Purnima Regional Celebrations across India
Pan-India(गुरु पूर्णिमा)
Guru worship, disciples' offerings
Nepal(गुरु पूर्णिमा)
Teacher's day
Guru Purnima Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Honour your guru
- ✓Offer dakshina
- ✓Meditate and study
- ✓Stay humble
Don'ts
- ✗Do not disrespect teachers
- ✗Avoid ego
- ✗Do not skip gratitude
Guru Purnima — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guru Purnima?
- Guru Purnima is dedicated to honouring the guru (teacher).
- When is Guru Purnima 2026?
- In 2026, Guru Purnima falls on বুধবার, ২৯ জুলাই, ২০২৬.
- What are the Guru Purnima puja rituals?
- At sunrise, take a bath and wear clean clothes.; Offer flowers, fruits, and dakshina to the guru or guru's image.; Chant Guru Stotram or Vyasa mantras; meditate on the guru.; Visit the guru or a temple; avoid disrespect to teachers.
- What to eat on Guru Purnima?
- Fruits, Sattvic meals, Prasad offered to guru
- What should you do on Guru Purnima?
- Honour your guru; Offer dakshina; Meditate and study
- What should you avoid on Guru Purnima?
- Do not disrespect teachers; Avoid ego; Do not skip gratitude
- Which deity is worshipped on Guru Purnima?
- Guru Purnima is dedicated to Vyasa.
Upcoming Guru Purnima Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Guru Purnima is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ১ মে, ২০২৬ | শুক্রবার | 06:48 pm | — |
| ৩১ মে, ২০২৬ | রবিবার | 07:31 pm | — |
| ২৯ জুন, ২০২৬ | সোমবার | 07:11 pm | — |
| ৩০ জুন, ২০২৬ | মঙ্গলবার | 07:58 pm | — |
| ২৯ জুল, ২০২৬ | বুধবার | 07:16 pm | — |
| ২৯ জুল, ২০২৬ | বুধবার | 07:16 pm | — |
| ২৮ আগ, ২০২৬ | শুক্রবার | 06:53 pm | — |
| ২৬ সেপ্টেঃ, ২০২৬ | শনিবার | 05:53 pm | — |
| ২৬ অক্টোঃ, ২০২৬ | সোমবার | 05:34 pm | — |
| ২৪ নভেঃ, ২০২৬ | মঙ্গলবার | 04:56 pm | — |
| ২২ জানু, ২০২৭ | শুক্রবার | 05:46 pm | — |
| ২২ মার্চ, ২০২৭ | সোমবার | 06:37 pm | — |
| ২০ এপ্রি, ২০২৭ | মঙ্গলবার | 06:26 pm | — |
| ২০ মে, ২০২৭ | বৃহস্পতিবার | 07:18 pm | — |
| ১৮ জুন, ২০২৭ | শুক্রবার | 07:04 pm | — |