Guru Purnima – the day, which is dedicated to honor all the Guru’s, mentors, teachers, spiritual Guru’s. Your Guru can be your mother, father and elder siblings because they show the right path in life and give knowledge to you. Guru Purnima is all about worshipping your Guru’s by offering them sincere prayers. Your Guru can be your deity also so you must worship him on this particular day. According to the Panchang, this year, Guru Purnima is going to be celebrated on Purnima tithi in the month of Ashadha. Let’s check out the below mentioned correct date to celebrate Guru Purnima.
When is Guru Purnima 2026 ?
Guru Purnima is going to be celebrated on Purnima tithi in the month of Ashadha. This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 29, 2026.
Guru Purnima 2026: Significance
Guru Purnima is the most prominent Hindu festival, which is dedicated to worship all the Guru’s. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. All the devotees worship their Guru, mentor, guide and God. The birth anniversary of Maharishi Veda Vyas Ji, one of the important Gurus according to Hindu scriptures, is also commemorated on this day. The Mahabharata was written by him as well. This day is celebrated with great joy by many followers. Buddhists also celebrate Guru Purnima and pay tribute to Lord Buddha on this auspicious day.
Who is Guru?
Guru is the one, who reveals the correct way to live life. A guru is someone who constantly uses their expertise and teachings to educate the world. He exhorts us to follow a road of light and make a constant effort to break free from our delusions and ideas. It’s challenging to eradicate the darkness that surrounds us without his direction; in this context, darkness refers to ignorance and uncertainty.
Guru Purnima 2026: Puja Rituals
1. Get up early in the morning and seek blessings by touching the feet of your parents and elder siblings.2. You should pray to Lord Surya by offerings water. 3. One must perform puja to Lord Ganesha, the God of knowledge and intelligence.4. If you have a spiritual guru, you should visit him and touch his feet to express gratitude and obtain blessings.5. On this auspicious day of Guru Purnima, give brahmins and Gurus clothing, shoes, fruits, and dakshina.6. It is highly meritorious to chant Guru mantra.
Mantra
1. Om Namah Shivaye..!!2. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!