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Devotees offer gratitude to their gurus at Ayodhya's temples and akharas.
Guru Purnima, observed on the full moon of Ashadha, honours spiritual teachers and the guru-shishya tradition central to Ayodhya's many temples and akharas. Devotees visit their gurus, offer respects to lineage-holders, and attend special pujas.
Ayodhya's temples and monastic akharas hold guru-shishya ceremonies through the day - a quieter, more contemplative occasion than the city's larger festivals.
Pilgrim tips
Visit Hanuman Garhi or Kanak Bhawan in the morning for special guru-shishya pujas.
Last updated: 20 July 2026. Sources: SRJBTKT.