Guru Purnima
AssameseAlso known as: Vyasa Puja, Guru Jayanti
Guru Purnima
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha, honouring spiritual teachers and the sage Vyasa, who compiled the Mahabharata. In Assam, the festival holds special significance due to the strong Guru-disciple tradition.
Devotees visit their gurus and seek blessings, offering traditional gifts of clothes, fruits, and dakshina. In monasteries and maths across Assam, special ceremonies are organized where disciples pay homage to their spiritual teachers.
The day is also observed as Vyasa Puja, honouring the great sage who authored the Mahabharata and compiled the Vedas. In Assamese Vaishnavite tradition, the Sattras (monasteries) conduct special prayers and community feasts.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a fast on Guru Purnima and dedicate the day to honouring their spiritual teachers.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Visit your guru or the nearest monastery.
- Offer prayers and seek blessings from the guru.
- Observe a vegetarian fast and break it after evening prayers.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area and prepare offerings for the guru.
- Visit the guru and offer prayers with flowers and garlands.
- Receive blessings and seek guidance for spiritual growth.
- Participate in community feasts and cultural programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Guru Purnima honours all spiritual teachers and specifically Sage Vyasa, who compiled the Mahabharata and the Vedas.
Sattras conduct special prayers, cultural programmes, and community feasts, with disciples offering homage to their spiritual teachers.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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