Guru Purnima is an important Hindu festival celebrated to worship and honor the Guru (teacher). The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Ashadh (June-July). The day is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of the great sage Vedavyasa, author of the Mahabharata, who is considered the first Guru.
Significance of Guru Purnima:
Respect for the Guru: On this day, disciples pay tribute to their gurus and seek their blessings.
Spiritual practice: The day is considered important for spiritual practice and meditation.
Education and knowledge: The day is considered dedicated to education and knowledge.
On the day of Guru Purnima, people touch the feet of their gurus, offer them gifts and clothes, and seek their blessings. Special pujas and events are organized in various educational institutions, ashrams, and temples.
Upcoming Guru Purnima dates
- 29 July 2026, Wednesday
