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Guru Purnima 2006 Date — Tuesday, July 11, 2006

When is Guru Purnima in 2006? Guru Purnima 2006 falls on Tuesday, July 11, 2006.

Observance: Guru Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Why we celebrate

Vyasa's birthday — gratitude to guru who dispels darkness of ignorance.

How it is celebrated

Paduka puja of guru, Vyasa puja, satsang, offering dakshina.

Puja timing

Morning puja to guru paduka and Vyasa.

Foods & offerings

Sattvic prasad; charnamrit.

Rituals

  1. Worship guru with flowers and paduka.
  2. Chant Guru Stotram.
  3. Offer seva and dakshina.

Guru Purnima dates by year

When is Guru Purnima — 2005 to 2009
YearDate & day
2005Thu, 21 July 2005
2006Tue, 11 July 2006
2007Mon, 30 July 2007
2008Fri, 18 July 2008
2009Tue, 7 July 2009

Hindu festivals around Guru Purnima 2006