Guru Purnima 2025 - What is the Date of Guru Purnima 2025?

The full moon day in the month of Ashadha is called Guru Purnima. This day is special for honoring Gurus, or spiritual teachers. On Guru Purnima, students show respect and offer prayers to their Gurus, who share their knowledge and teachings.

Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima, as it celebrates the birth of Veda Vyasa, who wrote the Hindu epic Mahabharata. On this day, people chant Mantras to honor the great Guru and ask for his blessings.

Buddhists also celebrate Guru Purnima by performing a ritual called 'Uposatha' to honor Gautama Buddha. This day marks when Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath, India. They remember Buddha's teachings and many monks begin their meditation journey on this day.

Guru Purnima 2025: Date and Time

- Purnima Tithi Starts - July 10, 2025, at 01:36 AM
- Purnima Tithi Ends - July 11, 2025, at 02:06 AM
- Moonrise on Purnima - July 11, 2025, at 07:19 PM

Guru Purnima 2025: Rituals

• Wake up early and touch your parents' and older siblings' feet for blessings.
• Pray to Lord Surya after your bath.
• Honor Lord Ganesha, the God of knowledge.
• If you have a spiritual Guru, visit him to thank him and receive blessings by touching his feet.
• Give clothes, shoes, fruits, and gifts to Brahmins and Gurus. Also, offer sweets to your parents.
• Chant the Guru Mantra.