Festival 2027 · Day to honour teachers (Ashadha Purnima)
Guru Purnima 2027
Sunday, 18 July 2027
Tithi begins: Sat 17 Jul, 6:48 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 18 Jul, 9:15 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima falls on Ashadha Purnima and honours one's teachers and gurus. It is also Vyasa Purnima, remembering sage Vyasa who compiled the Vedas and the Mahabharata, and for Buddhists the day of Buddha's first sermon.
It begins the four-month Chaturmas period, when sadhus settle in one place and teach.
How it is observed
- Guru puja: touching the feet of and thanking teachers.
- Studying or reciting a text such as the Guru Gita.
- Fasting and charity.
- Visiting a guru's ashram or samadhi.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Guru Purnima in 2027?
Guru Purnima 2027 falls on Sunday, 18 July 2027. The tithi begins Sat 17 Jul, 6:48 PM IST and ends Sun 18 Jul, 9:15 PM IST (Delhi).
Why is Guru Purnima also called Vyasa Purnima?
Because Ashadha Purnima is traditionally Vyasa's birth date, and he is regarded as the original guru of Hindu scripture.
Why does the date of Guru Purnima change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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