Guru Purnima: Guru Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon day in Ashadha month. According to Hindu customs, this day is celebrated to honor the spiritual gurus or teachers for guiding us.
Guru Purnima 2024: Date and Time
Guru Purnima 2024 will be observed on July 13, Wednesday, as it marks the full Moon Day. On this auspicious day, the Purnima Tithi will be in effect from 4.00 AM on July 13 to 12.06 AM on July 14.
Guru Purnima: History
The origin of Guru Purnima can be found in the Vedic period times. The word Guru Purnima itself has Sanskrit roots. The festival is observed by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains as a way to show gratitude towards the Gurus.
Guru Purnima is an auspicious occasion for Buddhists as they believe that on this day Lord Buddha gave a sermon. It is also recognized as Vyasa Purnima because on this day Mahabharata’s author, Ved Vyasa was born.
Guru Purnima: Significance
We commemorate this day to express our gratitude to our gurus for their selflessness and dedication to nurturing a child. On Guru Purnima, people celebrate the special bond between teachers and students. In today’s time, teachers have a great influence on the lives of students. They not only transfer knowledge but also help kids develop the morals and life skills that help them deal with the outside world.
