Guru Purnima 2053: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Guru Purnima 2053
Wednesday, 30 July 2053
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 8:21 PM, 29 Jul – 10:36 PM, 30 Jul
Guru Purnima 2054
Sunday, 19 July 2054
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 9:18 PM, 18 Jul – 11:17 PM, 19 Jul
Guru Purnima dates 2053–2057
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2053 | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| 2054 | Sunday, 19 July 2054 |
| 2055 | Thursday, 8 July 2055 |
| 2056 | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| 2057 | Monday, 16 July 2057 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Guru Purnima 2053 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| Pune | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 30 July 2053 |
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 2053?
Guru Purnima is on Wednesday, 30 July 2053, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Guru Purnima in 2054?
Guru Purnima is on Sunday, 19 July 2054, 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 2055?
Thursday, 8 July 2055. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2056?
Wednesday, 26 July 2056. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2057?
Monday, 16 July 2057. 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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