Guru Purnima 2027 falls on Sunday, July 18, 2027 in Tiruchirappalli. It is Ashadha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:01 AM and sunset 6:40 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 2027 in Tiruchirappalli is on Sunday, July 18, 2027. It falls on Ashadha Purnima.
Is Guru Purnima 2027 on the same day in Tiruchirappalli as in India?
Yes. Guru Purnima falls on Jul 18, 2027 in both Tiruchirappalli 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.