Guru Purnima is praised yearly on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha. According to Hindu traditions, this day is observed to respect the masters, teachers, and educators for directing us towards knowledge.
History of The Day
The celebrations of Guru Purnima originated in the Vedic time period. The actual word has Sanskrit roots. The occasion is seen by Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists as a method for showing appreciation toward the masters.
Guru Purnima is viewed as an auspicious event for Buddhists. It is believed that on this day Lord Buddha gave a sermon. It is perceived as Vyasa Purnima also on the grounds that this is the day when Mahabharata's creator, Ved Vyasa, was born.
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When to celebrate?
This year, Guru Purnima will be observed on Wednesday, July 13. On this day, the Purnima Tithi is anticipated to come into effect from 4:00 AM on July 13 to 12:06 AM on July 14. According to the Hindu lunar schedule, the favorable day is praised on a full moon day or Purnima, falling in Ashadha month.
Significance of The Day
We celebrate this day to offer our thanks to our masters for their devotion and magnanimity in supporting a youngster. On Guru Purnima, we commend the unique connection shared between a teacher and a student. In the present time, educators have the best effect on students' lives. They not just exchange information and teach co-curricular and extracurricular skills, however, they assist kids in fostering the ethics and fundamental abilities that are required for them to manage their lives with the outside world.