In short
- Guru Purnima 2027
- Sunday, 18 July 2027
- Countdown
- 254 days to goCounted from Fri, 6 Nov
- Tithi
- Ashadh PurnimaAshadha Purnima (amanta)
- Guru Purnima 2028
- Thursday, 6 July 2028
- Observed for
- Gratitude to teachers
When is Guru Purnima 2027? Guru Purnima 2027 is on Sunday, 18 July 2027. It falls on Ashadha Purnima (Ashadh Purnima in the North Indian count); in Bengaluru the tithi runs from Sat, 17 Jul, 06:49 PM to Sun, 18 Jul, 09:15 PM IST. Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM – 12:51 PM. It is also called Vyasa Purnima, Ashadha Purnima and Guru Pournami (गुरु पूर्णिमा, ಗುರು ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮೆ).
What is it? The day to honour the guru, on the full moon of Ashadha.
Why do families keep it? It is Veda Vyasa’s birthday; the Buddha also gave his first sermon at Sarnath on this full moon.
What happens on the day? Vyasa puja, paada puja of one’s guru, gifts to teachers, and study of scripture.
When to observe Guru Purnima in 2027
| Purnima tithi begins | Sat, 17 Jul, 06:49 PM |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi ends | Sun, 18 Jul, 09:15 PM |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:00 PM – 12:51 PM |
| Rahu Kaala — keep aside | 05:14 PM – 06:50 PM |
Guru Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | Ashadha Purnima |
| 2028 | Thursday, 6 July 2028 | Ashadha Purnima |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 25 July 2029 | Ashadha Purnima |
Worked out from the tithi for Bengaluru. Official holiday lists for coming years can differ by a day, so check yours once it is published.
What Guru Purnima means
Vyasa
Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa divided the Veda into four, composed the Mahabharata and, by tradition, the Puranas — the guru of gurus.
Chaturmasya begins
Sannyasis stop travelling and stay in one place for the rains, beginning with Vyasa puja on this day — as in the Sringeri, Udupi and other mathas.
Vyasa divides the Veda
Who is in it: Veda Vyasa, Paila, Vaishampayana, Jaimini and Sumantu
Vyasa, son of Parashara and Satyavati, was born on an island in the Yamuna on Ashadha Purnima.
He saw that in the Kali age memory and strength would decline, and no one could learn the whole Veda.
So he divided it into four — Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva — and taught each to one disciple, who passed it on.
For those who could not study the Veda, he composed the Mahabharata, the “fifth Veda”.
What it teaches: A guru arranges knowledge so that it can reach everyone.
Guru Purnima puja at home, step by step
Getting ready
- 1Bathe and keep a picture of Vyasa or of your guru.
The puja
- 1Worship Vyasa and your guru’s paduka or picture with flowers, akshata and a lamp.
- 2Visit your teacher with fruit or a gift and take their blessing.
- 3Read a chapter of the Gita or your tradition’s text.
Closing the puja
- 1Feed guests or students.
What to keep ready for Guru Purnima
Must have
| What | How much | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Picture of Vyasa or your guru, or paduka | 1 | Worship |
| Flowers, akshata, lamp | As needed | Puja |
| Fruit and sweets | As needed | Naivedya and gifts |
Good practice, and what to avoid
Please do
- Thank a teacher.
- Study something.
Best avoided
Chants for Guru Purnima
Guru vandana
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
ಕನ್ನಡ ಲಿಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ
ಗುರುರ್ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾ ಗುರುರ್ವಿಷ್ಣುಃ ಗುರುರ್ದೇವೋ ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಃ।
ಗುರುಃ ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ ಪರಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ತಸ್ಮೈ ಶ್ರೀಗುರವೇ ನಮಃ॥
gururbrahmā gururviṣṇuḥ gururdevo maheśvaraḥ| guruḥ sākṣāt parabrahma tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ||
What it means: The guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara; the guru is the supreme Brahman itself — to that guru I bow.
Guru Purnima from region to region
Mathas of Karnataka
Vyasa puja and the start of Chaturmasya at Sringeri, Udupi and other mathas.
Have the Guru Purnima puja done for you
Two ways to do it. At a temple: the pandit takes your family’s name and gotra in the sankalpa and sends you the photos and video. At home: a pandit from our panel comes to you with the vidhi, and you sit for the puja yourself.
Where this comes from
- Vishnu Purana and Mahabharata, Adi Parva, for Vyasa.
How we work out the dates: Stuti Mandir’s own panchanga engine places the Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsa) and checks the tithi against sunrise, sunset and moonrise in Bengaluru, in IST. A printed panchanga may differ by a minute or so. Where your family’s panchanga or your purohita says otherwise, go with them.
Questions devotees ask us
When is Guru Purnima 2027?
Sunday, 18 July 2027. In Bengaluru, Ashadha Purnima (amanta; Ashadh Purnima in the North Indian count) begins Sat, 17 Jul, 06:49 PM and ends Sun, 18 Jul, 09:15 PM IST.
How many days are left until Guru Purnima 2027?
254 days, counted from Friday, 6 November 2026. Guru Purnima 2027 is on Sunday, 18 July 2027.
When is Guru Purnima 2028?
Thursday, 6 July 2028, on Ashadha Purnima, worked out for Bengaluru.
What is Guru Purnima also called?
Vyasa Purnima, Ashadha Purnima and Guru Pournami; in Indian scripts, गुरु पूर्णिमा, ಗುರು ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮೆ, గురు పౌర్ణమి, குரு பூர்ணிமா.
Will Mysuru and Delhi keep Guru Purnima on the same day?
Mostly yes. But the sun rises and sets at different times in different towns, and a habba is kept on the day its tithi is running at the right hour — so timings shift, and once in a while the date does too. Change the town above to see yours.
Can I book a Satyanarayana puja on Guru Purnima?
Yes. Purnima is a popular day for it; book a Stuti Mandir pandit at home or on live video.