Guru Purnima · गुरु पूर्णिमा
Guru Purnima, the full moon of Ashadha, honours teachers and spiritual guides. It is also called Vyasa Purnima, after the sage Vyasa, compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata, traditionally born on this day.
Dates
Dates and times are for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata). They can differ in other places, especially outside India, and between traditions.
How the date is determined
Ashadha Purnima prevailing at sunrise.
Disciples worship their guru, offer gifts and seek blessings; many visit ashrams and temples. Students often honour their teachers.
Regional and tradition differences
Buddhists also mark this full moon as the day of the Buddha's first sermon.
What to recite
Sources
- Guru Purnima, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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