Purnima July 2026 Date, Time and Tithi: When is Guru Purnima in the year 2026? Know complete information about Ashadha Purnima date, auspicious time of worship, religious significance, worship ritual and holy mantras in Gujarati.
Purnima July 2026 Date, Time and Tithi: Among the 12 Purnimas that occur during the year in Hinduism, the Purnima of Ashadha month has a special place, which is celebrated as ‘Guru Purnima’. This day is a sacred occasion to express respect, faith and gratitude towards one’s Guru, teacher and mentor who has given right guidance in one’s life.
According to religious beliefs, Maharishi Ved Vyasji, the compiler of all four Vedas, was born on this day, so this date is also known as ‘Vyasa Poornima’ and ‘Ved Vyas Jayanti’. Let’s know in this article the date of Guru Purnima in the year 2026, Muhurat of Puja and its significance.
When is Jupiter Purnima 2026?
According to the Hindu Almanac, Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha every year.
- Purnima Tithi Starts: 28 July 2026 at 6:18 pm
- Full Moon Tithi: 29 July 2026 at 8:05 pm
What is the religious significance of Guru Purnima?
Purnima Tithi is considered very auspicious in Hinduism. Lord Vishnu and Chandradev are specially worshiped on this day. However, the main purpose of Guru Purnima is to seek the blessings of Guru. A Guru is one who dispels the darkness of ignorance and spreads the light of knowledge. A parent, a teacher or a spiritual guru – it is only through the guidance of all that one attains sanskar and success in life. Special Guru Poojan is organized on this day in educational institutions and ashrams to remember Maharishi Ved Vyasji’s invaluable contribution to mankind.
How to worship on the holy day of Guru Purnima?
- Get up early in the morning and clean the house and the place of worship.
- Bathe and wear clean and holy clothes.
- Bow down to parents and elders at home and take their blessings.
- Offer water to Lord Surya at sunrise.
- Then ritually worship your guru, teacher or Ishtadev and receive his blessings.
What activities are considered auspicious on the day of Guru Purnima?
- Show respect and gratitude to one’s guru or teacher.
- Donate food or clothes to needy people.
- Donating books and educational materials to students is considered extremely auspicious.
- Read religious and spiritual texts and participate in satsang.
Which mantras to chant during puja?
These mantras should be chanted with devotion during Guru Purnima puja.
Gayatri Mantra
ॐ Bhurbhuvah Svah
That is the best of the sun
Bhargo devasya धीमहि
The mind that inspires us.
Guru Mantra
Om Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwarah.
The spiritual master is directly the Supreme Brahman. I offer my obeisances to that blessed spiritual master.
