Ashadha Purnima 2026

Full Date

July 28, 2026 6:18 PM – July 29, 2026 8:05 PM

Muhurat Timings in India

• Guru Purnima Rituals

  Special prayers and rituals are performed to honor gurus and teachers.

  July 29, 2026 6:00 AM – July 29, 2026 8:00 PM

Introduction

Ashadha Purnima, also celebrated as Guru Purnima, honors Maharishi Vedavyasa and teachers, marked by rituals, fasting, prayers, and spiritual gatherings.

Other Names

Ashadha Purnima, Guru Purnima, Vyasa Purnima

Pooja Vidhi

• Start with ritualistic bath early in the morning.
• Perform worship and offer flowers, fruits, and sweets.
• Chant mantras and hymns related to Vedavyasa.
• End with distribution of prasad and community prayers.

Rituals

• Holy baths in sacred rivers and water bodies.
• Offering prayers to teachers and sages.
• Recitation of Vedavyasa-related scriptures.
• Community feasts and charitable activities.

Regional Highlights

• Celebrated widely in India by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains.
• Focus on spiritual knowledge, respect for teachers, and learning.
• Promotes community bonding and cultural heritage.

History

The festival marks the birth of Maharishi Vedavyasa who compiled the Vedas and Mahabharata, symbolizing knowledge, teaching, and spiritual growth.

Additional Information

• Encourages charitable acts, spiritual discourse, and devotion.
• Temples hold special events, lectures, and prayer sessions.
• Observed as an important day for teachers and students.