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Guru Purnima 2024

गुरु पूर्णिमा

Honoring spiritual and academic teachers.

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Auspicious Date & Timing
Sunday, 21 July 2024
📅 Sunday⏰ Pradosh / Puja Muhurat Applicable
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Significance & History

Guru Purnima is dedicated to honoring spiritual teachers and is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha. It marks the birthday of Maharishi Veda Vyasa, the sage who compiled the Vedas and wrote the Mahabharata and Puranas — hence it is also called Vyasa Purnima. Buddhists also celebrate this day as the occasion when Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath.

Puja Vidhi & Rituals

  • Pada Puja (worshipping the feet) of one's guru
  • Reading and reciting sacred texts by Veda Vyasa
  • Offering flowers, fruits, and sweets to teachers
  • Meditation and spiritual discourse
  • Expressing gratitude to teachers in all forms

Samagri & Auspicious Items

Items associated with the puja or highly beneficial to purchase and keep at home during Guru Purnima:

Lotus flowersIncense (agarbatti)Yellow clothesBooks and knowledgeSweets

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Guru Purnima in 2024?+
Guru Purnima 2024 will fall on Sunday, 21 July 2024 (Sunday).
What is the spiritual significance of Guru Purnima?+
Guru Purnima is dedicated to honoring spiritual teachers and is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha. It marks the birthday of Maharishi Veda Vyasa, the sage who compiled the Vedas and wrote the Mahabharata and Puranas — hence it is also called Vyasa Purnima. Buddhists also celebrate this day as the occasion when Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath.
What are the core rituals for Guru Purnima?+
Core rituals include: Pada Puja (worshipping the feet) of one's guru, Reading and reciting sacred texts by Veda Vyasa, Offering flowers, fruits, and sweets to teachers, Meditation and spiritual discourse, Expressing gratitude to teachers in all forms.
What is Guru Purnima called in Hindi and other regional languages?+
Guru Purnima is widely referred to as गुरु पूर्णिमा in Hindi.

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