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Hindu festival · San Francisco Bay Area
Guru Purnima
Dates for the Bay Area
- Tuesday, 28 July 2026Major observance
- Saturday, 17 July 2027Major observancenext
Why it matters
Honors the guru principle—the transmission of wisdom from teacher to student—and is also associated with Vyasa, compiler and teacher of sacred literature.
The story behind it
Disciples remember spiritual teachers, renew commitments to study and practice, and express gratitude for guidance.
Prayers and worship
Guru pooja, Vyasa pooja, paduka pooja in some traditions, scripture study, bhajans, meditation and offerings to teachers.
Fasting and devotional customs
Fasting and household customs vary; follow the temple or family tradition for this observance.
What is typically offered
Flowers, fruit, cloth or dakshina according to tradition, books and lamps.
Visiting a temple that day
Different lineages may focus on their own guru-parampara. Visitors should observe respectfully when disciples perform lineage-specific rituals.
Spiritual themes
Gratitude, humility, study, lineage and spiritual discipline.
Request this pooja
Sri Kumar Gurukkal performs Guru Purnima observances at your home, at a temple, or with family joining remotely.
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