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The day of ‘Guru Purnima’ has a very sacred and historical significance in Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma. On this auspicious occasion, various religious and cultural events are organized across the country to express gratitude to the gurus, teachers and parents who provide knowledge. In Hindu scriptures, the place of Guru is considered higher than God (higher than Govind), because Guru is the guide who removes the darkness of ignorance and gives us the sense of truth, morality and right and wrong. This festival, celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month, is not just a tradition, but a great rite of expressing gratitude to every guide who shows the right path in life.
When is Guru Purnima 2026? Note the correct date as per Udaya Tithi
According to the calendar and astrological calculations, this year the full moon date of Ashadh month has started. On July 28, 2026 at 6:18 pm Is going to happen. This date is the next day On July 29, 2026 at 8:05 pm would end. According to the tradition of Sanatan Dharma, since there is a rule to celebrate the festival only on the sunrise date i.e. Udaya Tithi, the great festival of Guru Purnima across the country is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 Will be celebrated with full devotion and enthusiasm.
Know the exact and simple worship method of Guru Purnima from the astrologer.
According to the famous astrologer Akhilesh Pandey of Rishikesh, following some special rules in the morning on the day of Guru Purnima increases knowledge and happiness and prosperity in life:
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Bathing in Brahma Muhurta: On this holy day, wake up early in the morning before sunrise. After cleaning the house, take a bath by mixing a little Ganges water in water and wear clean, light colored (preferably yellow or white) clothes.
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Meditation and worship: Light the lamp in the home temple. After this, sit in front of the picture of your Guru (or whomever you consider to be your Guru) and meditate on him. If the Guru is physically present, clean his feet, apply tilak and seek his ultimate blessings by touching his feet.
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Pledge and donation: On this auspicious day, chant the basic mantras given by your Guru and take a firm resolve to follow the path of truth and religion shown by him. After the puja, donating to the poor or Brahmins as per your capacity is considered extremely fruitful.
Don’t show off, give a gift of faith: Best options to gift to Guru
It is clearly said in the scriptures that the feeling and dedication of the seeker matters more than the value of Guru Dakshina or gift. On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, you can offer the following things to your Gurudev with full respect:
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Symbols of Knowledge: You can gift your Guru some good informative books, spiritual or religious texts and a beautiful pen or diary.
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Traditional items: Gifting clean new clothes (like shawl or dhoti-kurta), seasonal fruits and sweets made from pure desi ghee is also considered very auspicious.
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Nature’s gift: In today’s modern times, it is a great and positive idea to gift your Guru a beautiful indoor or medicinal plant (like Tulsi or Money Plant) as a symbol of knowledge and continuous progress.
Do not make these mistakes even by mistake, you may face Guru Dosh.
On this most holy day of Guru Purnima, you should take special care of some things, so that you do not commit any mistake even unknowingly. On this day, one should not under any circumstances disrespect or insult one’s guru, teachers or elders. Even if you have disagreements or ideological differences with your Guru on any subject, still maintain complete humility and restraint in front of him on this special day.
If there is no direct Guru in your life at present, then according to the scriptures, you can express your full gratitude and respect towards Lord Shiva (Adiguru), Lord Krishna (Jagatguru) or your birth parents and first teachers by considering them as your ultimate Guru.