📅 29 July 2026
Guru Poornima गुरु पूर्णिमा
Ved Vyasa / Guru · Partial fasting
Honors the guru who removes darkness (gu) and brings light (ru). Marks birthday of Ved Vyasa, compiler of Vedas, Mahabharata. Disciples touch guru's feet, offer dakshina.
Rituals (vidhi)
- 1.Vyasa Puja at home or ashram
- 2.Touch guru's feet and offer dakshina
- 3.Recite Guru Stotram
- 4.Chaturmas vrat begins for sadhus
Significance
Buddha gave his first sermon on this day. Shiva became Adi Guru, teaching Saptarishis. Chaturmas (4-month rainy retreat) begins.