# Guru (Vyasa) Purnima 2026: Date and Rituals

> Guru (Vyasa) Purnima is the full moon day, kept with a fast, a holy bath and worship.

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## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Guru (Vyasa) Purnima falls on the full moon (Purnima). Many keep a fast, bathe in a river or at home with sacred water, and worship Lord Satyanarayana or the deity of the day, and give in charity. This day is dedicated to The Guru.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The full moon is a day of fullness and light. Fasting, bathing and giving on it are held to bring merit and peace of mind.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Bathe early, in a holy river where it is possible.
2. 2 Step 2 Keep the fast as the vrat directs.
3. 3 Step 3 Give food, clothes or money to the needy.
4. 4 Step 4 Offer arghya to the moon in the evening and break the fast.

## Fasting & Parana Guidelines

✓ Keep the fast from sunrise, with water, fruit or milk only if the fast is not strict.

✓ Avoid grain, onion, garlic and salt in the strict form of the fast.

✓ Break the fast at the time the vrat directs, after the worship.