Guru Purnima

About: Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima and this day is commemorated as birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa on full moon of Ashada Month. Veda Vyasa was the author as well as a character in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Adi Shankara, Sri Ramanuja Acharya and Sri Madhvacharya are some of the noteworthy Gurus in Hinduism. Guru Purnima is also celebrated by Buddhists in the honor of Gautama Buddha to commemorate the day when Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. Traditionally this day is reserved for Guru Puja or Guru Worship. On this day disciples offer Puja or pay respect to their Gurus. Guru refers to spiritual guide who enlighten disciples by his knowledge and teachings.

Tithi: Ashadha, Shukla Paksha, Purnima

Celebrate On: 2025-07-10 00:00:00

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Nakshatra: Magha

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