When is Guru Purnima 2025? Check date and significance
Many followers celebrate this day with great joy. In addition to Hindus, Buddhists also observe Guru Purnima and pay homage to Lord Buddha on this auspicious occasion. It is believed that he delivered his first sermon in Sarnath after achieving enlightenment on this day.The day is dedicated to honouring Buddha and all spiritual guides.GURU PURNIMA 2025: RITUALS1. Wake up early in the morning and touch your parents' and elder brothers' feet for blessings.2. After having a bath, offer prayers to Lord Surya.3. Worship the God of wisdom and knowledge, Lord Ganesha.4. Visit your spiritual guru if you have one, so you can touch his feet to thank him and get blessings.5. On this auspicious day of Guru Purnima, give clothes, shoes, fruit, and dakshina to the Brahmins and the Gurus. Also, offer sweets to your father and mother.6. Recite the Guru Mantra.- Ends
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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Cultural, spiritual events to mark Guru Purnima celebrations today
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India Today
3 hours ago
- India Today
Guru Purnima 2025: Best wishes, status updates, and message ideas
Guru Purnima is a sacred day to express gratitude and respect toward the teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides who have shaped our lives. Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha, this day holds significance across various spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and are meaningful wishes, WhatsApp statuses, and messages you can share to mark the occasion and honour your GURU PURNIMA IS CELEBRATEDGuru Purnima is observed in honour of Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the sage who authored the Mahabharata and compiled the Vedas. He is considered one of the greatest teachers in Indian tradition. The word "Guru" in Sanskrit means the one who dispels darkness (ignorance) and brings light (knowledge). This day is also observed in many spiritual communities as a time to reflect on the guidance one has received from mentors and TO SEND ON GURU PURNIMAHappy Guru Purnima to the one who has been my guiding light and this Guru Purnima, I offer my respect to the one who taught me how to teachings have shaped my life in ways words cannot express. Thank you a blessed Guru Purnima. May your wisdom continue to you for showing me the right path when I needed direction the STATUS LINES TO HONOUR YOUR GURUOn Guru Purnima, I remember the one who helped me find purpose and direction.A guru dispels darkness and lights the way. Grateful for your presence in my influence of a true teacher can never be erased. Happy Guru Purnima.A teacher not only imparts knowledge but also shapes from you has been a privilege. Thank you for being my MESSAGES TO TEXT YOUR MENTORThank you for being my support system and guiding light. Wishing you a peaceful Guru teachings go beyond books. You have taught me how to live.I carry your wisdom with me every day. Thank you for you good health and joy on this Guru Purnima. Your guidance means have inspired me in more ways than you know. Grateful TO MAKE GURU PURNIMA MORE MEANINGFULCall or message a teacher or mentor and express your gratitudeSpend time in quiet reflection or meditation, thinking about your life journeyRead a book or teaching by your spiritual or academic guideVisit a place of learning or worship to pay respectsadvertisementShare your knowledge and experiences with someone who looks up to youGuru Purnima is a time to celebrate wisdom, humility, and lifelong learning. Whether your guru is a spiritual master, a classroom teacher, a parent, or life itself, take a moment to acknowledge their role in your journey. Gratitude, when expressed with sincerity, becomes a lifelong offering.- EndsMust Watch
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