Guru has been given an important place in Indian culture. It is considered impossible to remove the darkness of ignorance without a Guru. In Hinduism, Guru Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadh. On the day of Guru Purnima, the acts of bathing, charity and fasting are considered auspicious. On this day people go to the gurus to seek their blessings. It is believed that respecting the gurus on the day of Guru Purnima brings positive changes in life. There is also a tradition of taking Guru Mantra on this day. According to the Panchang, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 21st July this year. Let us know the importance of Guru Purnima…

Guru Purnima 2024

According to the Drik Panchang, this year Guru Purnima will begin on July 20 at 05:59 pm and will end the next day i.e. on July 21 at 03:46 pm. Therefore, according to the Udayatithi, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 21.

Why is the festival of Guru Purnima special?

In Sanatan Dharma, the birthday of Ved Vyas ji, the author of the Vedas, is celebrated on the day of Guru Purnima. According to beliefs, Maharishi Ved Vyas ji was born on this day. Therefore, Guru Purnima is also known as Vyas Purnima. Maharishi Ved Vyas is considered the first Guru of the world. According to the scriptures, Maharishi Ved Vyas is a form of Lord Vishnu. In the Vedas, Guru has been described as the form of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

Along with the Guru, parents should also be considered equal to the Guru and should learn from them and respect them. It is believed that life can be made happy and successful with the blessings of the Guru. Guru Purnima is a symbol of the sacred relationship between the Guru and the disciple. On this day, the disciple should express gratitude to his Guru. This special festival is to show respect to the Gurus.