Guru Purnima 2027
Guru Purnima 2027 is on Sunday, 18 July 2027. The tithi runs from 18:48, 17 July 2027 to 21:14, 18 July 2027.
Guru Purnima 2027 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
| Mumbai | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
| Kolkata | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
| Chennai | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
| Bengaluru | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
| Hyderabad | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
| Varanasi | Sunday, 18 July 2027 | — |
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a religious festival dedicated to offering respect to spiritual and academic gurus. It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. It is observed on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha according to the Hindu calendar. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima, because it marks the birthday of Veda Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and compiler of the Vedas.
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Questions people ask
When is Guru Purnima in 2027?
Guru Purnima is on Sunday, 18 July 2027 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Guru Purnima celebrated?
Guru Purnima is a religious festival dedicated to offering respect to spiritual and academic gurus. It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. It is observed on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha according to the Hindu calendar.
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