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Guru Purnima is considered to have a paramount place in Hindu religion and Vedic culture. This auspicious day is considered best to express respect, honor and gratitude towards the Gurus as well as to get the immense blessings of Devguru Brihaspati (Jupiter) in your horoscope.
According to mythological beliefs, Maharishi Vedvyas ji, the author of Mahabharata, 18 Puranas and four Vedas, was born on the full moon day of Ashadh month. For this reason this holy festival is also called ‘Vyas Purnima’. By worshiping the Guru on this day, the darkness of ignorance in life is removed and one attains wisdom, knowledge and happiness and prosperity. In the year 2026, on the day of Guru Purnima, a very wonderful combination of Preeti Yoga and Uttarashadha Nakshatra is being formed, which is especially fruitful to get rid of Guru Dosh. Let us know the date, auspicious time and special significance of this day:
Special combination of Preeti Yoga and Uttarashada Nakshatra
This year’s Guru Purnima is going to be especially auspicious for religious and spiritual activities:
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Preeti Yog: From morning on 29th July till 11:58 pm There will be Preeti Yoga, after which Ayushman Yoga will begin. In astrology, the ruling planet of Preeti Yoga is considered to be Mercury and the deity is considered to be Lord Vishnu. In this yoga, starting new relationships, resolving old disputes or finalizing a new business deal is considered very lucky and increases respect.
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Effect of constellations: On the day of Guru Purnima from morning till Uttarashadha Nakshatra till 03:37 pm Will remain, after this Shravan Nakshatra will start. Both these constellations are considered very good for auspicious works.
Guru Purnima 2026: Date and Timings
According to the calculations of the Panchang, the Purnima Tithi of Ashadha month will spread over two days, but under the rules of Udayatithi, the festival 29 July 2026, Wednesday Will be celebrated.
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Start of Purnima Tithi: From 06:18 pm on 28th July 2026.
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Completion of Purnima Tithi: On July 29, 2026 at 08:05 pm.
Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurta for worship, holy bath and donation
On the day of Guru Purnima, there is a tradition of bathing in holy rivers in the morning and doing charity. If you want to do Guru Puja or donation on this day, then follow the steps given below. Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat Can take advantage of:
| Type of Muhurat (Shubh Muhurat) | Time Slots | Significance |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:17 am to 04:59 am | Best for meditation, mantra chanting and guru remembrance. |
| Profit – Unnati Muhurta (Labh) | 05:41 am to 07:22 am | Auspicious for starting new work, studies and worship. |
| Amrit Muhurat (Amrit) | From 07:22 to 09:04 in the morning | Best for holy bath, mahadana and guru diksha. |
| Auspicious time (Shubh) | 10:46 am to 12:27 pm | Best for Guru Vandana, Aarti and seeking blessings of Gurus. |
Mythological significance and traditions of Guru Purnima
In Indian Sanatan culture, Guru has been given a higher status than God, because only Guru shows us the path to reach God by explaining the difference between right and wrong.
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Ved Vyas Jayanti Celebration: Maharishi Vedvyas ji had compiled the scattered Vedic mantras and divided them into four Vedas. In this gratitude, the picture or statue of Vyas ji is worshiped every year on his birth anniversary.
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Feast of Gratitude: On this day, disciples go to the ashram or home of their respective gurus and bow their heads at their feet, offer them gifts as per their capacity and express gratitude for their guidance.
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Guru Dosha Redressal: Those people in whose horoscope the planet Jupiter (Jupiter) is in a weak position or are facing obstacles in marriage, education and career due to Guru Dosh, should do special worship of a learned Guru or Lord Vishnu on this day. Donation made on this day soothes the troubles of life.