Planning to observe Gaur Purnima 2026? Here’s your complete guide to date, lunar eclipse timing, Sutak rules, fasting method, and the divine story of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Gaura Purnima is the celebration of the divine appearance of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who took birth on this full moon night in Sridham Mayapur, West Bengal, in 1486 AD (the year 1407 of the Shakabda era). The word "Gaura" means golden, referring to His luminous golden complexion — which is why