Guru Purnima 2026
गुरु पूर्णिमा 2026
July 10, 2026 (Friday) • Purnima (Full Moon)
Guru Purnima honors spiritual and academic teachers (gurus). It commemorates the birth of sage Ved Vyasa, who compiled the Vedas and wrote the Mahabharata, earning him the title Vyasa Purnima.
Significance
The day celebrates the guru-shishya (teacher-student) tradition central to Indian culture. Students express gratitude to teachers who guide them on the path of knowledge and spirituality.
Puja Timings
Purnima Tithi Begins
5:43 AM (July 10)
Purnima Tithi Ends
3:19 AM (July 11)
Best Puja Time
Morning after sunrise
Vyasa Puja Time
Brahma Muhurat to noon
Rituals & Traditions
- Visit and seek blessings from Guru
- Offer dakshina (donation) to Guru
- Perform Guru Puja
- Recite Guru Stotram
- Start new learning or sadhana
- Fast and meditate
Tips by Zodiac Sign
Aries
Mars needs Guru's guidance. Seek a mentor today.
Taurus
Venus learns from Jupiter. Honor arts teachers.
Gemini
Mercury meets Jupiter. Academic blessings indicated.
Cancer
Moon honors the Guru. Emotional wisdom gained.
Leo
Sun bows to Guru. Humility brings growth.
Virgo
Service to Guru rewarded. Offer practical help.
Libra
Balance through Guru's teaching. Study scriptures.
Scorpio
Transformation through Guru. Deep spiritual guidance.
Sagittarius
Your sign's lord honored! Maximum blessings today.
Capricorn
Saturn respects Jupiter. Professional guidance helps.
Aquarius
Innovation guided by tradition. Learn from elders.
Pisces
Jupiter rules you. Spiritual teacher brings moksha path.
Do's
- • Meet your Guru in person if possible
- • Offer meaningful dakshina
- • Start new spiritual practices
- • Read Ved Vyasa's works
- • Express gratitude to all teachers
- • Meditate and reflect
Don'ts
- • Don't disrespect any teacher
- • Avoid arrogance about knowledge
- • Don't skip honoring your Guru
- • Avoid starting negative habits
- • Don't waste the day in worldly matters
- • Avoid criticizing others' Gurus
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Get Your PredictionsFrequently Asked Questions
Who should we worship on Guru Purnima?
Honor your personal Guru (spiritual teacher), academic teachers, and any mentors who guided you. Traditionally, Ved Vyasa is worshipped as the Adi Guru. If you don't have a Guru, worship the Guru principle itself.
What is appropriate Guru Dakshina?
Dakshina can be money, but more importantly, it's service, respect, and implementing the Guru's teachings. The best dakshina is living according to what your Guru taught and spreading that knowledge.
Can Guru Purnima be celebrated without a Guru?
Yes. You can honor the Guru principle, worship Ved Vyasa, express gratitude to teachers, and pray for a Guru to appear in your life. Reading scriptures and meditation are appropriate activities.