Guru Purnima 2026 — Date, Significance, Rituals
Guru Purnima 2026: Date, Vyasa Puja Vidhi & Significance
Guru Purnima 2026 is the sacred full moon day dedicated to honoring our spiritual and academic teachers. Observed on the Purnima of the Ashadha month, it marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and compiler of the Vedas.
For 2026, Guru Purnima falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This day is spiritually potent for seeking blessings from your Guru and strengthening the influence of the planet Jupiter (Brihaspati) in your horoscope.
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📅 Guru Purnima 2026 Date & Muhurat
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Guru Purnima Date | July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Purnima Tithi Begins | 06:18 PM on July 28, 2026 |
| Purnima Tithi Ends | 08:05 PM on July 29, 2026 |
| Best Time for Puja | Morning (Brahma Muhurat) or Evening (Pradosh Kaal) |
*Note: Timings are based on New Delhi IST. Consult our astrologers for your city-specific muhurat.
Significance: Why We Celebrate Vyasa Purnima
The festival holds deep meaning across three major traditions:
- Hinduism (Vyasa Puja): Devotees worship Sage Vyasa, the “Adi Guru” (First Teacher) of Hinduism. It is a day to restart spiritual practices.
- Buddhism: It commemorates Lord Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath to his five disciples, marking the beginning of the “Dharma Chakra”.
- Astrology (Jupiter Worship): The planet Jupiter (Guru) represents wisdom and expansion. Worshiping one’s Guru on this day appeases a weak Jupiter in the birth chart.
How to Observe Guru Purnima at Home?
If you cannot visit an Ashram, here is a simple Vidhi to perform at home:
1. Pada Puja (Worship of Feet)
Place a picture of your Guru or Sage Vyasa. Offer flowers to their feet (Paduka) as a sign of surrender and humility.
2. Satyanarayan Puja
Reciting the Satyanarayan Katha on this full moon day brings immense peace and removes family obstacles.
3. Mantra Japa
Chant the Guru Mantra 108 times using a Rudraksha mala:
“Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheshwara,
Gurur Sakshat Parabrahma, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah”
4. Pitru Tarpan (Optional)
Since Vyasa is an ancestor of the Kuru dynasty, some traditions involve offering water to ancestors on this day.
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- ✅ Guru Graha Shanti Homa: To strengthen Jupiter in your horoscope.
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- ✅ Rudrabhishek: To honor the first Guru, Lord Shiva (Dakshinamurthy).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Guru Purnima in 2026?
Guru Purnima falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The Purnima Tithi ends at 08:05 PM on the same day.
2. Who should we worship if we don’t have a physical Guru?
You can worship Sage Vyasa, Lord Shiva (Adi Guru), or Lord Dakshinamurthy. Reciting the Guru Gita or Bhagavad Gita is also recommended.
3. What can we donate on Guru Purnima?
Donating yellow items (Chana Dal, Yellow Cloth, Bananas, Turmeric) to Brahmins or teachers is highly auspicious as the color yellow represents Jupiter (Guru).
