According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon of the month of Ashadha has special religious significance and is celebrated as Ashadha Purnima or Guru Purnima. This festival is dedicated to expressing gratitude towards the gurus who lead us from darkness to light, and this year it is going to be special. This time an important conjunction of planets is forming on Guru Purnima – an event that has been observed from an astrological point of view in the last 56 years. Let us know about the exact date, auspicious time and rare *Rajayoga* (conjunction of auspicious planets) occurring on Guru Purnima this year.
**Guru Purnima 2026: Date and auspicious time**
According to the Vedic calendar, the full moon date of Ashadha month will start at 06:18 PM on 28th July 2026 and end at 08:05 PM on 29th July. Since *Uday Tithi* (date of time of sunrise) is falling on 29th July, hence the holy festival of Guru Purnima will be celebrated on the same day.
**Satyanarayan Vrat and Guru Puja Timings:** The most auspicious time for puja is on 29th July from 05:41 am to 09:47 am. During this time you can recite Satyanarayan Katha and worship your Guru.
**Rare planetary conjunctions occurring after 56 years**
According to astrologers, this year many important and rare *Yoga* are being formed on the day of Guru Purnima, which makes it very special:
**Budhaditya Rajyoga:** At this time, *Budhaditya Rajyoga* formed by the conjunction of Sun and Mercury will be active; It is believed that it increases intellectual ability, career prospects and social respect.
**Shash and Hans Rajyoga:** According to the calendar, on this day, due to the position of some planets, powerful combinations like *Shash Rajyoga* are also being formed.
Due to these auspicious coincidences, religious activities done on this day, meditation, chanting mantras and attaining knowledge are believed to yield manifold benefits. According to astrological calculations, *Budhaditya Rajyoga*, *Hamsa Yoga* and *Shasha Yoga* formed on the day of Guru Purnima will affect all the 12 zodiac signs; However, this time will prove to be very auspicious for certain zodiac signs:
Aries and Taurus: People of these zodiac signs can see tremendous progress in their career and work. Long pending work will finally be completed.
Leo and Sagittarius: Due to the influence of Jupiter and Sun, the respect and prestige of the people of these zodiac signs will increase. Employed people may get promotion or may get new responsibilities. This time will be very good for students studying or preparing for competitive exams.
Capricorn and Aquarius: During this time, Moon is transiting in Capricorn and many auspicious *Rajayoga* are being formed, hence people of these zodiac signs will get sudden financial gains and mental peace. There can be big benefits from old investments also.
Honor and respect your parents and elders just as you do your *Guru* (spiritual teacher).
What to do on Guru Purnima?
On this day, go to your *Guru*, touch his feet and seek his blessings.
Express gratitude to your *Guru* for the success and knowledge gained in life.