Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Nowrangapur. It is Ashadha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:36 AM and sunset 6:36 PM.
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
Guru Purnima honours the teacher, and Vyasa in particular, on the full moon of Ashadha. It is kept by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike — the Buddha is said to have given his first sermon on this day.
How it is observed
Students offer their teachers flowers, cloth and a formal salutation. Ashrams hold recitations, and many begin a period of study or discipline on this date.
Guru Purnima 2026 in Nowrangapur is on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. It falls on Ashadha Purnima.
Is Guru Purnima 2026 on the same day in Nowrangapur as in India?
Yes. Guru Purnima falls on Jul 29, 2026 in both Nowrangapur and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
What else is Guru Purnima called?
Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.