Guru Purnima or Vyasa Purnima Significance
Guru Purnima, also known as
Vyasa Purnima, because of the birth anniversary of Ved Vyasa, is celebrated by the Hindus and the Buddhists. On this auspicious day the Buddhists honour Lord Buddha who had given his first sermon at Sarnath. The Hindus, however, mark the importance of this day by honouring the wise sage Vyasa as per the ancient Hindu traditions. The
significance of Guru Purnima lies in the belief that the study of the scriptures commenced on this day.