Guru Purnima 2024

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.

  

Guru Purnima 2024 Date

Guru Purnima 2024 Date - Sunday, July 21, 2024

Purnima Tithi Begins - 05:59 PM on Jul 20, 2024

Purnima Tithi Ends - 03:46 PM on Jul 21, 2024

Guru Purnima Celebration

Vyas Purnima is celebrated with great fanfare and devotion at various places, including the temple of Satya Sai Baba in Shirdi. The story of the life of Sage Ved Vyasa, along with famous quotes from the religious scriptures, is narrated in various cultural gatherings, where devotees and disciples gather to pay homage to the great life. This famous sage - Ved Vyas is believed to have composed the Hindu epic poetry Mahabharata and the Puranas. He is believed to be the original guru of the Hindu Dharma or religion. Adi Shankara, Sri Ramanuja Acharya and Sri Madhvacharya are considered as Gurus who have contributed significantly in Hinduism.

Songs, Quotes, Wishes and messages to the loved one in the form of Guru Purnima greeting cards, the more prevalent e-cards nowadays, and SMS and phone calls, float around. The disciples offer their gurus garlands as a mark of respect and also bestow lavish gifts keeping in mind the purity and sincerity of the “guru-shishya parampara” or the teacher-disciple relationship.

“Gurur Brahma gurur Vishnu gurur devo Maheswarah
Gurur sakshat parambrahmah tasmi sri gurave namah”


Meaning of the above mantra

The Guru is Brahma
The Guru is Vishnu
The Guru is Shiva
My Salutations to such a Guru, who is the Supreme God

Those who do not have a guru, you can recite the following verse for Lord Shiva or Guru Dakshinamoorti, i.e., Lord Shiva as he is considered as the Guru of the whole universe.

Nidhaye sarva vidyanam bhishaje bhava roginam
Gurave sarvalokanam Dakshinamoortaye namah

Happy Guru Purnima 2024!

जाने वार्षिक गुरु पूर्णिमा कब है? गुरु पूर्णिमा 2024 गुरु पूर्णिमा 2025

Guru Purnima 2023

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.

 

Guru Purnima 2023 Date

Guru Purnima 2023 Date - Monday, July 3, 2023

Purnima Tithi Begins - 08:21 PM on Jul 02, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends - 05:08 PM on Jul 03, 2023

Guru Purnima 2021

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.

Guru Purnima 2021 Date

Guru Purnima 2021 Date - Saturday, July 24, 2021

Purnima Tithi Begins - 10:43 AM on Jul 23, 2021

Purnima Tithi Ends - 08:06 AM on Jul 24, 2021

 

Guru Purnima 2020

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.

Guru Purnima 2020 Date

Guru Purnima 2020 Date - Sunday, July 5, 2020
Purnima Tithi Begins - 11:33 AM on Jul 04, 2020
Purnima Tithi Ends - 10:13 AM on Jul 05, 2020

Guru Purnima 2025

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.

Vyas Purnima is celebrated with great fanfare and devotion at various places, including the temple of Satya Sai Baba in Shirdi. The story of the life of Sage Ved Vyasa, along with famous quotes from the religious scriptures, is narrated in various cultural gatherings, where devotees and disciples gather to pay homage to the great life. 

Guru Purnima 2025 Date

Guru Purnima 2025 Date - Thursday, July 10, 2025

Purnima Tithi Begins - 01:36 AM on Jul 10, 2025

Purnima Tithi Ends - 02:06 AM on Jul 11, 2025

Guru Purnima 2022

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.

Vyas Purnima is celebrated with great fanfare and devotion at various places, including the temple of Satya Sai Baba in Shirdi. The story of the life of Sage Ved Vyasa, along with famous quotes from the religious scriptures, is narrated in various cultural gatherings, where devotees and disciples gather to pay homage to the great life. 

Guru Purnima 2022 Date

Guru Purnima 2022 Date - Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:00 AM on Jul 13, 2022

Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:06 AM on Jul 14, 2022