Guru Purnima 2028: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Guru Purnima 2028
Thursday, 6 July 2028
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 11:04 PM, 5 Jul – 11:40 PM, 6 Jul
Guru Purnima 2029
Wednesday, 25 July 2029
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 7:50 PM, 24 Jul – 7:05 PM, 25 Jul
Guru Purnima dates 2028–2032
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 25 July 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, 15 July 2030 |
| 2031 | Friday, 4 July 2031 |
| 2032 | Thursday, 22 July 2032 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Guru Purnima 2028 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| Chennai | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| Pune | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 6 July 2028 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru. It is also Vyasa Purnima, remembering Veda Vyasa, teacher of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata.
Why it matters
A day of gratitude to teachers and gurus, and the birthday of sage Vyasa.
How it is traditionally kept
Respect and offerings to one's teachers, worship of Vyasa, and study.
- Visit or remember your teachers
- Offer flowers, fruit or a gift with thanks
- Read from a sacred text or your guru's teachings
- Begin or renew a practice
Across India
Also sacred to Buddhists, who remember the Buddha's first sermon on this day.
Questions
When is Guru Purnima in 2028?
Guru Purnima is on Thursday, 6 July 2028, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Guru Purnima in 2029?
Guru Purnima is on Wednesday, 25 July 2029, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is Guru Purnima?
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru. It is also Vyasa Purnima, remembering Veda Vyasa, teacher of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata.
How is Guru Purnima traditionally kept?
Respect and offerings to one's teachers, worship of Vyasa, and study.
When is Guru Purnima in 2030?
Monday, 15 July 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2031?
Friday, 4 July 2031. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2032?
Thursday, 22 July 2032. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Guru Purnima celebrated across India?
Also sacred to Buddhists, who remember the Buddha's first sermon on this day.
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