Guru Purnima 2026
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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What this day is
The full moon of Ashadha honors the guru (every teacher who has carried you forward) and is kept as Vyasa Purnima, honoring the sage who arranged the Vedas. The 2026 date is derived from the verified start of Sawan (July 30, 2026), which follows Ashadha Purnima.
How families observe it at home
Families call or write to teachers and mentors, formally thank the elders who taught them, and light a lamp at the home altar in the guru's name. Students traditionally rededicate themselves to their studies today.
About this date
Pending verification: estimated from lunisolar reckoning; confirm against a published panchang (e.g. Drik Panchang) before launch.
Lunisolar dates can shift by a day between regional calendars and panchang editions. If this day matters to your family, confirm the local tithi with your panchang or temple before planning.
Other years
Mark Guru Purnima with a blessing in their name
A personalized blessing for someone you love: every verse quoted from a named source and never invented, delivered as text, audio, or video.