Guru Purnima is a traditional festival celebrated to honor and express gratitude to teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides. It falls on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June–July).
Guru Purnima is celebrated to pay respect to one’s guru, who imparts knowledge and wisdom. It is believed that Maharshi Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, was born on this day and is considered one of the greatest gurus in Indian tradition. Schools, spiritual institutions, and individuals observe this day with prayers, offerings, and remembrance of teachers who have guided them in life.
Guru Purnima 2025 – Date and Muhurat
- Guru Purnima 2025: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 01:36 AM on July 10, 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 02:06 AM on July 11, 2025
Guru Purnima Rituals
- Wake early. Take a bath.
- Pray to your Guru or deity. Light a diya. Offer flowers.
- Visit your Guru. Express thanks. Touch their feet. Remember the teachings if no Guru is present.
- Give gifts. Show respect. Offer fruits, flowers, sweets, clothes, or money.
- Meditate quietly. Connect with inner wisdom. Understand the Guru’s teachings.
- Recite Guru Mantras. Chant for positive energy.
- Do charity. Give food or clothes. Practice selfless service.
- Attend spiritual discussions. Listen to leaders.
- Some devotees fast. It is a form of devotion.
- Read sacred books. Ponder wisdom from the Gurus.
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Things to Do or Not to Do on Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a day of reverence. Here are a few things to consider:
| Things to Do | Things to Avoid |
| Honour your Guru. | Disrespecting your Guru. |
| Express gratitude. | Arguing or fighting. |
| Meditate quietly. | Engaging in negative talk. |
| Reflect on teachings. | Forgetting your Guru’s wisdom. |
| Offer prayers. | Being ungrateful. |
| Perform acts of charity. | Acting selfishly. |
| Seek blessings. | Ignoring spiritual duties. |
| Read sacred texts. | Indulging excessively. |
| Maintain a calm mind. | Being rude or arrogant. |
| Observe a fast if able. | Wasting food or resources. |
| Help others. | Harming any living being. |
