Guru Purnima is a special and sacred festival among Hindu, Buddhist and Jainism, which is celebrated to honor and thank Gurus. This festival is celebrated with reverence and devotion throughout the country. In this article we will know when Guru Purnima is celebrated and what is its religious and cultural significance.
The exact date of Guru Purnima
According to Guru Purnima Hindu Panchang, the full moon date of Ashadh month is celebrated. It usually falls in the month of July or August. The festival of Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 5 July in 2025. This day comes on the full moon of Ashada Krishna Paksha, which is the full moon date of the moon.
Religious importance of guru Purnima
The meaning of ‘Guru’ is the one who changes ignorance into knowledge. Guru’s place is very important in Indian culture because he shows the right direction of life and provides spiritual and worldly knowledge to the person.
In Hinduism: Guru Purnima is also associated with Lord Shiva and his power Parvati. It is believed that Shiva had communicated his knowledge and power to Parvati on this day. Also, this day is also considered to be the birth anniversary of Veda Vyas, the great Guru of Vedas. Ved Vyas composed Mahabharata, Purana and Vedas. Honoring and worshiping the Guru on this day is considered extremely auspicious.
In Buddhism: On this day Lord Buddha gave his first preaching in Sarnath. Therefore, Guru Purnima also has special significance in Buddhism.
In Jainism: Even in Jainism, Guru Purnima is celebrated as the glory of Guru.
Main puja and rituals performed on Guru Purnima
Guru Pujan: On this day the disciples bow to their Guru, honor them and receive blessings. It is considered auspicious to offer water, offer flowers and donate at the feet of the Guru.
Religious events: Temples and ashrams have special worship, hymns, kirtans, and discourses.
Dan virtue: Donating, fasting and participating in spiritual works is the specialty of this day.
Why is Guru Purnima celebrated?
The festival of Guru Purnima is also celebrated so that whatever success, knowledge and spiritual progress we get in our life, understand the importance of Guru behind it. The light of knowledge is not possible without a guru. This festival teaches us to be grateful to our gurus. Guru Purnima not only strengthens the Guru-disciple relationship, but it also inspires knowledge and spiritual development in our life. This festival reminds us that life is incomplete without the shadow of the Guru. Honor your gurus on this auspicious day, make your life positive and successful with their blessings.
