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In Sanatan Dharma, the full moon day of Ashadh month i.e. Guru Purnima is considered to have special religious and spiritual significance. This holy day is also called ‘Vyas Purnima’ as the birthday of Maharishi Ved Vyas Ji. In Hindu tradition, Guru has been given a higher position than God. It is believed that on this auspicious occasion, whichever seeker serves his teachers, parents and scholars with a true heart and takes their blessings, troubles and troubles are eliminated from his life and his sleeping luck awakens. This year, many such auspicious coincidences are taking place on Guru Purnima, which will increase the results of worship manifold.
When is Guru Purnima 2026? Know the exact date and full moon date
In the year 2026, Ashadh Purnima Tithi will start from 06:19 pm on 28th July. This date will end at 08:06 pm on 29th July 2026. According to the rules of Udaya Tithi, the main festival of Guru Purnima will be celebrated with devotion and gaiety across the country on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. On this day, people go to temples and ashrams from early morning to worship Guru, take bath and do charity.
Guru Purnima 2026 auspicious time: Know the best time for worship
The best and auspicious time for worshiping Guru on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 will be from 04:05 am to 08:51 am. According to religious scholars, by meditating, chanting mantras and worshiping Gurudev during this Brahma Muhurta and early morning period, the seeker attains mental peace and accomplishment.
Guru Purnima 2026 Yoga: Extremely powerful Hans Mahapurush Rajyoga is being formed.
Guru Purnima of the year 2026 is also considered very special from astrological point of view. On this day, an auspicious combination of Preeti Yoga and Ayushman Yoga is taking place. Along with this, due to the presence of planetary guru Jupiter in its exalted sign, a very powerful ‘Hans Mahapurush Rajyoga’ is being formed. The results of sadhana, charity and service to Guru done in this Rajyoga provide long term happiness and prosperity to the person.
Simple and complete worship method of Guru Purnima
On the day of Guru Purnima, wake up early in the morning before sunrise, take bath and wear clean clothes. If the Guru is not nearby, meditate on him in your mind and pay obeisance to him or pay homage to his picture. If the Guru is physically present, touch his feet and seek blessings. After this, take a pledge of restraint, purity and fasting in your mind.
For worship, install the idol of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and Lord Shiva along with Gurudev on the post of the house. Offer them Roli, Akshat, sandalwood and yellow flowers. After this, offer fruits and sweets, perform Aarti by lighting incense sticks and take blessings of the elders of the house. When the moon rises in the evening, offer Arghya to the Moon God as per the rituals and only after that break the fast.
What to do and what not to do on Guru Purnima?
What to do:
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Wake up early in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and worship your gurus and seek their blessings.
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If possible, go to the Guru’s ashram or home and wash his feet and offer him fruits, flowers, clothes or religious books.
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Keep your mind calm and composed, chant Guru Mantras and donate to the needy.
What not to do:
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Do not disrespect your guru, teachers, parents or elders even by mistake.
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On this day, completely stay away from consuming tamasic food like garlic, onion, meat and alcohol.
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Do not make the mistake of sitting in front of the Guru on a seat equal to or higher than him, always follow decorum.
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Do not speak harsh words to anyone or hurt anyone.
Special significance of donation on Guru Purnima
The ritual of doing charity and charity on the day of Guru Purnima is considered extremely fruitful. On this auspicious date, one should donate food, clothes, yellow fruits, money and study materials to the poor and needy as per their capacity. It is believed that donation made on this day removes a person’s sins and opens the doors to spiritual satisfaction and progress in life.
(Disclaimer: This content is based on religious beliefs, calendar and prevalent traditions. There may be some variation in the method and time of worship according to regional and local beliefs.)