Vishesh Vedic Anushthan
Guru Purnima 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
📅 Wednesday, 29 July 2026
| Tithi begins | 06:19 PM, 28 Jul |
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| Tithi ends | 08:06 PM, 29 Jul |
| Sunrise / Sunset (Ujjain) | 05:56 AM / 07:10 PM |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha (till 03:37 PM, 29 Jul) |
| Pradosh kaal | 07:10 PM – 09:19 PM |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:33 PM – 02:12 PM |
Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.
Significance
Ashadha Purnima honours Maharishi Ved Vyas and all gurus. Brihaspati (Jupiter) puja today strengthens wisdom, education and marriage prospects.
Deity: Guru / Ved Vyas
Special pujas for Guru Purnima
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Samuhik (Group) Puja
In other years
- Guru Purnima 2025: Thursday, 10 July 2025
- Guru Purnima 2026: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
- Guru Purnima 2027: Sunday, 18 July 2027
- Guru Purnima 2028: Thursday, 6 July 2028
- Guru Purnima 2029: Wednesday, 25 July 2029
- Guru Purnima 2030: Monday, 15 July 2030
- Guru Purnima 2031: Friday, 4 July 2031
Frequently asked questions
When is Guru Purnima in 2026?
As per the Ujjain panchang, Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
What are the tithi timings for Guru Purnima 2026?
The tithi begins at 06:19 PM, 28 Jul and ends at 08:06 PM, 29 Jul (IST).
Which puja should be done on Guru Purnima?
Guru (Brihaspati) Graha Shanti Puja, Shri Satyanarayan Katha & Puja are considered especially fruitful on Guru Purnima.