This year Guru Purnima is celebrated on Wednesday 13 July, 2022…
Guru Purnima is a celebration of the spiritual and academic Gurus or teachers. Guru is a Sanskrit word that refers to the remover of darkness or ignorance, and Purnima is a full moon day. People in India, Bhutan, and Nepal celebrate Guru Purnima. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism give great prominence to Guru Purnima. On this auspicious occasion, disciples conduct pujas to attain the blessings of their Gurus. Here, in this article, we will look into the different stories, significance, and celebrations associated with Guru Purnima.
We celebrate Guru Purnima in the Hindu month of Aashaadha, which is either in June or July. Guru Purnima is also commonly known as Vyasa Purnima. It is because it is on that day Veda Vyasa was born. As per Karma Yoga, Guru Purnima is a day of worshipping our Gurus for sharing their knowledge and wisdom by not considering the monetary benefits.