Guru Purnima 2040: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Guru Purnima 2040
Tuesday, 24 July 2040
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 11:29 AM, 23 Jul – 7:35 AM, 24 Jul
Guru Purnima 2041
Saturday, 13 July 2041
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 3:37 AM, 13 Jul – 12:30 AM, 14 Jul
Guru Purnima dates 2040–2044
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2040 | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| 2041 | Saturday, 13 July 2041 |
| 2042 | Thursday, 3 July 2042 |
| 2043 | Wednesday, 22 July 2043 |
| 2044 | Sunday, 10 July 2044 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Guru Purnima 2040 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| Pune | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 24 July 2040 |
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 2040?
Guru Purnima is on Tuesday, 24 July 2040, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Guru Purnima in 2041?
Guru Purnima is on Saturday, 13 July 2041, 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 2042?
Thursday, 3 July 2042. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2043?
Wednesday, 22 July 2043. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2044?
Sunday, 10 July 2044. 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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