Festivals

Southall (UTC+1)

Date

29th July 2026

Vyasa Purnima

Tithi:

Purnima upto 3:35 PM

Krishna Pratipada upto 5:00 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Uttara Ashadha upto 11:08 AM

Shravana upto 1:14 PM +1

Vasara:Wednesday

About

Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sage Veda Vyasa, the legendary compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata.

Significance:

Sage Vyasa is the 'Adi Guru' who organized the vast Vedic knowledge into a structured form for humanity. This day is a reminder of the eternal value of spiritual knowledge and the importance of the Guru-shishya tradition.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Vyasa Puja: Worshipping the sage with offerings of flowers and lamps. 2. Scripture Study: Reading the Bhagavad Gita or other major works by Vyasa. 3. Guru Vandana: Paying respects to one's own spiritual teachers.