Guru Purnima 2076: date and puja muhurat
The full moon of Ashadha, honouring the guru.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Guru Purnima 2076
Thursday, 16 July 2076
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 7:14 PM, 15 Jul – 3:42 PM, 16 Jul
Guru Purnima 2077
Tuesday, 6 July 2077
Ashadha Shukla Purnima: 8:30 AM, 5 Jul – 6:52 AM, 6 Jul
Guru Purnima dates 2076–2080
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2076 | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| 2077 | Tuesday, 6 July 2077 |
| 2078 | Sunday, 24 July 2078 |
| 2079 | Friday, 14 July 2079 |
| 2080 | Tuesday, 2 July 2080 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Guru Purnima 2076 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| Chennai | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| Pune | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 16 July 2076 |
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 2076?
Guru Purnima is on Thursday, 16 July 2076, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Guru Purnima in 2077?
Guru Purnima is on Tuesday, 6 July 2077, 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 2078?
Sunday, 24 July 2078. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2079?
Friday, 14 July 2079. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Guru Purnima in 2080?
Tuesday, 2 July 2080. 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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