Guru Purnima: Day to worship teachers and mentors

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Guru Purnima, a day for the worship of teachers and mentors, will be observed on Saturday, July 24, the full moon day of the Ashadha month. On this day, people pay respect to their gurus, who can be a spiritual guide or anyone else who has enlightened others with their knowledge and teachings. Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima, after the author and legendary sage who featured in the epic Mahabharata. On this day, people celebrate the birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa.

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Timings of Guru Purnima 2021


Purnima Tithi Begins - July 23, Friday at 10:43 am

Purnima Tithi Ends - July 24, Saturday at 08:06 am

In Hinduism, the role of a teacher in shaping a person's life and philosophies has always been placed at the top since ancient times. On this day, Hindu scriptures say, Lord Shiva, the first or Adi Guru of the world, gave the knowledge of Yoga to Saptarishis (the Seven Sages) for the benefit of humanity. Hence, many people observe a fast in honour of their guru and also visit a temple or their teacher to seek their blessings.


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