Ashadha Purnima

Guru Purnima 2027

Vyasa Purnima

Moonrise in Delhi
7:17 PM
Sunday, 18 July 2027
Tithi begins: Sat 17 Jul, 6:49 PM · Tithi ends: Sun 18 Jul, 9:15 PM

Moonrise in major cities

Sunday, 18 July 2027 · All times in IST

CityMoonrise
Delhi7:17 PM
Mumbai7:15 PM
Bengaluru6:44 PM
Kolkata6:19 PM
Chennai6:33 PM
Hyderabad6:49 PM
Ahmedabad7:24 PM
Pune7:10 PM
Jaipur7:19 PM
Lucknow6:58 PM
Surat7:20 PM
Kanpur7:00 PM
Nagpur6:54 PM
Indore7:10 PM
Bhopal7:05 PM
Patna6:38 PM
Vadodara7:20 PM
Ghaziabad7:17 PM
Ludhiana7:28 PM
Agra7:11 PM

About this festival

Guru Purnima honours teachers and spiritual guides, and marks the birth of Maharishi Ved Vyasa. It falls on the full moon of Ashadha, at the start of the monsoon Chaturmas period.

How it is observed

  • Guru puja and seeking blessings from teachers.
  • Satsang, reading of scriptures, and charity.

All dates

DateNotes
Wednesday, 29 July 2026Purnima: Tue 28 Jul, 6:20 PM → Wed 29 Jul, 8:06 PM
Sunday, 18 July 2027Purnima: Sat 17 Jul, 6:49 PM → Sun 18 Jul, 9:15 PM

Questions people ask

Is Guru Purnima the same date everywhere in India?

Yes, the date is the same; only moonrise times differ by city.

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