Guru Purnima 2026: July 29 Celebrations and Rituals in India

Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, will be observed on July 29, 2026, coinciding with the full moon of the Ashadha month. The lunar period begins on 28 July at 6:18 p.m. and ends on 29 July at 8:05 p.m., with the auspicious puja window on 29 July running from early morning until evening.

The festival honors spiritual teachers, especially the sage Veda Vyasa, credited with compiling the Vedas and authoring the Mahabharata. Rituals include worship of the guru, charity, and fasting. Astrological calculations note a rare planetary alignment occurring for the first time in 56 years, featuring yogas such as Budha‑Aditya Rajyoga, Shash‑Rajyoga, and Hansa‑Rajyoga, which are believed to benefit all zodiac signs, particularly certain ones.

Although rooted in Indian tradition, the date is observed by Hindu communities worldwide, with similar timing noted for the United States, United Kingdom, Gulf states, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia.