Major festival · Varanasi, India
Guru Purnima 2026 in Varanasi
गुरु पूर्णिमा
Wednesday
29 July 2026
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Guru Purnima 2026 in Varanasi falls on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Guru Purnima, the full moon of Ashadha, honours the teacher — especially Veda Vyasa — and the transmission of knowledge from guru to disciple.
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima, the full moon of Ashadha, honours the teacher — especially Veda Vyasa — and the transmission of knowledge from guru to disciple.
Also known as: Vyasa Purnima · Ashadha Purnima.
Presiding deity: Vyasa / the Guru.
Frequently asked
When is Guru Purnima 2026 in Varanasi?
Guru Purnima 2026 in Varanasi is on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, decided at the sunrise window.
What else is Guru Purnima called?
Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima, Ashadha Purnima.
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