Festival guide
Guru Purnima
गुरु पूर्णिमा
Day to honor spiritual and academic teachers (Gurus).
At a glance
How is Guru Purnima dated?
Guru Purnima is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Vyasa Purnima, Guru Pournami.
Yearly reference
Guru Purnima dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashadha Shukla Purnima (full moon in Ashadha month). Also known as Vyasa Purnima, honoring the sage who organized the Vedas, typically in July.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGuru Purnima tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara AshadhaDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates Vyasa, compiler of Vedas. Also marks Buddha's first sermon.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Common questions
How is Guru Purnima dated?
Guru Purnima is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Guru Purnima?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Guru Purnima. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.