Day to honor the spiritual master and the lineage of teachers.
About This Festival
Guru Purnima is dedicated to honoring the spiritual master (guru). This day marks the birthday of Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas and author of Mahabharata and Puranas. Devotees express gratitude to their guru for spiritual guidance.
Spiritual Significance
- Honors the spiritual master
- Celebrates Veda Vyasa's appearance
- Gratitude to the guru parampara
- Renewal of spiritual commitment
How We Celebrate
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Guru puja ceremony2
Offering gifts to guru3
Reading guru's teachings4
Special prasadam