Last Update: 12 July 2022, 08:00 IST
Guru Purnima is celebrated to honor the spiritual gurus or teachers who guide us. (Representational image: Shutterstock)
This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 13, as it will mark the full moon day.
Guru Purnima 2022: Guru Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Ashadha. As per Hindu customs, this day is celebrated to honor the spiritual gurus or teachers who guide us.
Guru Purnima: History
The origin of Guru Purnima can be traced back to the Vedic period. The word itself has Sanskrit roots. The event is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists as a way of showing gratitude to the Gurus.
Guru Purnima is considered an auspicious occasion for Buddhists. It is believed that Lord Buddha gave a discourse on this day. It is also called Vyasa Purnima because on this day Ved Vyas, the author of Mahabharata, was born.
Guru Purnima: Date and Time
This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 13, as it will mark the full moon day. On this auspicious day, Purnima Tithi is predicted to be effective from 4:00 AM on 13th July to 12:06 PM on 14th July.
Guru Purnima: Significance
We celebrate this day to express our gratitude to our gurus for their dedication and selflessness in raising a child. On Guru Purnima, we celebrate the special bond between students and teachers. In today’s time, teachers have the biggest impact on the lives of students. They not only transfer knowledge and teach co-curricular and extra-curricular abilities, but they also help children develop morals and life skills that help them deal with the outside world.
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