Guru Purnima 2056: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Guru Purnima 2056
Wednesday, 26 July 2056
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 2:03 AM, 26 Jul – 12:24 AM, 27 Jul
Guru Purnima 2057
Monday, 16 July 2057
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 6:30 PM, 15 Jul – 2:58 PM, 16 Jul
Guru Purnima dates 2056–2060
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2056 | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| 2057 | Monday, 16 July 2057 |
| 2058 | Saturday, 6 July 2058 |
| 2059 | Friday, 25 July 2059 |
| 2060 | Tuesday, 13 July 2060 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Guru Purnima 2056 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| Pune | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 26 July 2056 |
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 2056?
Guru Purnima is on Wednesday, 26 July 2056, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Guru Purnima in 2057?
Guru Purnima is on Monday, 16 July 2057, 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 2058?
Saturday, 6 July 2058. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2059?
Friday, 25 July 2059. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2060?
Tuesday, 13 July 2060. 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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