Quick answer
- Guru Purnima 2027
- Sunday, 18 July 2027
- Tithi
- Ashadh PurnimaAshadha Purnima (amanta)
- Observed for
- Gratitude and the guru’s blessings for knowledge and right living
What is it? The day to honour one’s gurus, teachers and Sage Veda Vyasa.
Why is it observed? Vyasa, who arranged the Vedas and composed the Mahabharata, was born on Ashadha Purnima.
How is it observed? Guru puja and pada puja, gratitude to teachers, reading of scripture, and many keep a fast or begin Chaturmas vows.
Guru Purnima 2027 date & muhurat
| Purnima tithi begins | Sat, 17 Jul, 06:49 PM |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi ends | Sun, 18 Jul, 09:15 PM |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 AM – 12:48 PM |
Why is Guru Purnima observed?
Religious
Veda Vyasa divided the one Veda into four, and composed the Mahabharata and the Puranas; the day is also called Vyasa Purnima.
The guru tradition
Monastic orders — sanyasis of the Shankara and other sampradayas — begin their Chaturmas stay around this day; disciples visit their gurus.
Buddhism
The Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath on the full moon of Ashadha; Buddhists mark it as Dharma Chakra day.
Guru Purnima katha
Characters: Sage Veda Vyasa (Krishna Dvaipayana), His disciples Paila, Vaishampayana, Jaimini and Sumantu
Krishna Dvaipayana, born to Sage Parashara and Satyavati on an island of the Yamuna on the full moon of Ashadha, saw that in the coming age people would not be able to learn the vast Veda whole.
He divided it into four — Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva — and taught one to each of four disciples, earning the name Veda Vyasa, “the arranger of the Veda”. He then composed the Mahabharata, the fifth Veda, so that its wisdom would reach everyone.
Message: A true teacher makes knowledge reachable for everyone.
Guru Purnima puja vidhi
Before the puja
- 1Bathe early and prepare a seat for the guru’s image or sandals (paduka).
During the puja
- 1Worship Vyasa and your guru with flowers, sandal paste and a lamp; offer fruit and sweets.
- 2Read or chant from the Guru Gita or Bhagavad Gita.
- 3Visit your teacher, or offer gratitude to parents and teachers who guided you.
After the puja
- 1Give dakshina or food in charity; many begin a vow for Chaturmas.
Guru Purnima puja samagri
Essential
| Item | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Guru’s picture or paduka | 1 | Guru puja |
| Flowers, sandal paste, akshat | A little of each | Puja |
| Fruits and a sweet | 1 plate | Naivedyam |
| Ghee lamp and incense | 1 | Aarti |
Do's and don'ts
✅ Do
- Thank and visit your teachers.
- Read the Guru Gita or a chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.
❌ Avoid
- Speak ill of teachers or elders.
Guru Purnima mantras
Guru stotra
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥
తెలుగు లిపిలో
గురుర్బ్రహ్మా గురుర్విష్ణుః గురుర్దేవో మహేశ్వరః।
గురుః సాక్షాత్ పరబ్రహ్మ తస్మై శ్రీ గురవే నమః॥
gururbrahmā gururviṣṇuḥ gururdevo maheśvaraḥ| guruḥ sākṣāt parabrahma tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ||
Meaning: The guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; the guru is the supreme Brahman itself — salutations to that guru.
Vyasa shloka
व्यासाय विष्णुरूपाय व्यासरूपाय विष्णवे।
नमो वै ब्रह्मनिधये वासिष्ठाय नमो नमः॥
తెలుగు లిపిలో
వ్యాసాయ విష్ణురూపాయ వ్యాసరూపాయ విష్ణవే।
నమో వై బ్రహ్మనిధయే వాసిష్ఠాయ నమో నమః॥
vyāsāya viṣṇurūpāya vyāsarūpāya viṣṇave| namo vai brahmanidhaye vāsiṣṭhāya namo namaḥ||
Meaning: Salutations to Vyasa, who is a form of Vishnu, and to Vishnu in the form of Vyasa, the treasure of Brahman, of the line of Vasishtha.
Guru Purnima across India
Telugu states
Guru Pournami is celebrated at Sai Baba and Dattatreya temples and ashrams; students honour teachers.
Maharashtra
Shirdi Sai Baba temples hold three-day Guru Purnima festivals.
Buddhist tradition
Asalha Puja, marking the Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath.
Perform Guru Purnima puja with Rutviju
Online pujas are performed at the temple in your name — you receive photos and video from the pandit. Offline pujas are performed at your home by a verified pandit.
Sources & method
- Mahabharata, Adi Parva: the birth of Vyasa.
- Guru Gita (Skanda Purana).
Dates and muhurtams on this page are calculated for Hyderabad from the positions of the Sun and Moon (Lahiri ayanamsa, IST). Printed panchangams can differ by a minute or two, and a few festivals are kept on different days in different traditions — follow your family's panchangam and pandit where they differ.
Frequently asked questions
When is Guru Purnima 2027?
Guru Purnima 2027 is on Sunday, 18 July 2027. Ashadh Purnima (Ashadha Purnima in the amanta calendar) runs from Sat, 17 Jul, 06:49 PM to Sun, 18 Jul, 09:15 PM, IST, as calculated for Hyderabad.
Is the Guru Purnima date the same in every city?
Usually, but not always. Sunrise, sunset and moonrise differ from city to city, and the festival is kept on the day its tithi prevails at the right time of day, so the muhurtams — and occasionally the date — can change. Choose your city above to see local timings.
Why is Guru Purnima also called Vyasa Purnima?
Sage Veda Vyasa, who divided the Vedas and composed the Mahabharata, was born on this full moon.
How can I celebrate Guru Purnima at home?
Worship your guru’s image or paduka, read a chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, thank your teachers and give in charity.