Guru Purnima (Poornima) is an Indian & Nepali spiritual tradition dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers, who are evolved or enlightened humans, ready to share their wisdom, with very little or no monetary expectation, based on Karma Yoga.

This festival is traditionally observed by many to revere their chosen spiritual teachers / leaders and express their gratitude. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Ashadha (June–July) as it is known in the calendar of India and Nepal.

This day marks the first peak of the lunar cycle after the peak of the solar cycle.