Festivals

الرياض (UTC+3)

Date

29th July 2026

Dakshinamurthy Jayanti

Tithi:

Purnima upto 5:35 PM

Krishna Pratipada upto 7:00 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Uttara Ashadha upto 1:08 PM

Shravana upto 3:14 PM +1

Vasara:Wednesday

About

Lord Shiva as the supreme teacher, Dakshinamurthy, is honored on the Guru Purnima day at sunrise.

Significance:

Dakshinamurthy is the form of Shiva who imparts the highest spiritual wisdom through perfect silence. He is the patron deity of seekers and scholars, representing the light of realization.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Guru Aradhana: Worshipping the Lord with offerings of sandalwood and bilva leaves. 2. Meditation: Spending time in silent contemplation to internalize the teachings. 3. Recitation: Reciting the Dakshinamurthy Stotram with devotion.