Guru Purnima 2026 Date: 28 or 29 July, when is Guru Purnima? Know the exact date, auspicious time and pu

Guru Purnima 2026 Shubh Muhurat & Date: In Hindu religion, Guru has been given a status higher than God. The full moon day of Ashadha month is celebrated as Guru Purnima or Vyas Purnima. This year in 2026, people are a little confused about the exact date of Guru Purnima.

Let us know whether Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 28th July or 29th July, also know what is the auspicious time of puja.

28th or 29th July, when is Guru Purnima 2026?

According to the Panchang, this year Ashadh Purnima Tithi is starting from the evening of 28th July 2026. But in Sanatan Dharma, there is a rule to celebrate the festival only on the basis of Udayatithi (date of sunrise). The Purnima Tithi on July 29 will prevail at sunrise and continue till night, hence year 2026 The festival of Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 29th July (Wednesday).

Guru Purnima 2026: Date and auspicious time

According to the Hindu calendar, the starting and ending times of Purnima Tithi are as follows:

• Start of Purnima Tithi: From 06:18 pm on 28th July 2026
• End of Purnima Tithi: By 08:05 pm on 29th July 2026
• Best time for puja (according to Udayatithi): On July 29, from 05:41 AM to 09:05 AM.

On July 29 from 12:27 PM to 02:08 PM Rahukaal Will remain. According to the scriptures, one should avoid worshiping Guru or doing any auspicious work during Rahukaal.

Special astrological coincidences are taking place on this day

According to astrologers, on July 29, 2026, the Moon will be present in Uttarashada Nakshatra and Capricorn. Along with this, the position of the planet Guru (Jupiter) will also be very strong and positive on this day. By worshiping Guru in this auspicious yoga, one attains happiness, prosperity, knowledge and mental peace in life.

guru purnima worship method

If you want to perform Guru Puja at home, follow this easy method:

Bath and resolution: On the day of full moon, wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean clothes (yellow or white if possible).

Install checkpoint: Place a stool in the north-east corner (northeast corner) of the house and spread a yellow or white cloth on it.

Installation of the statue: Install the picture of Maharishi Vedvyas, your Gurudev, or Lord Vishnu/Shiva on the post.

Pooja Samagri: Offer roli, sandalwood, akshat, yellow flowers, fruits and sweets to the idol. Meditate on the feet of the Guru and pay obeisance to him.

Mantra chanting: puja time ‘Om Gurubhyo Namah’ Or ‘Gururbrahma Gururvishnu…’ Chant the mantra at least 108 times.

Aarti and blessings: Finally, perform Aarti of Guru with camphor and seek blessings by touching the feet of all the elders and Gurus of the family.

Why is Guru Purnima celebrated?

According to religious beliefs, on this auspicious date, the creator of the four Vedas and the author of the book Mahabharata Maharishi Krishnadvaipayana Vyas (Vedvyas Ji) Was born. He is considered as Adiguru, hence this day is also called ‘Vyas Purnima’. Apart from this, on this day Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath, due to which this day has great importance in Buddhism also.

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