Guru Purnima
festivals
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima at a Glance
Guru Purnima is fixed by the lunar calendar to Ashadha Shukla Purnima, the 15th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Ashadha.
- Tithi rule
- Ashadha Shukla Purnima (Purnimanta)Shukla PurnimaAshadha month
- Tithi swami and group
- Chandra · Purna Tithi
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a profound spiritual day dedicated to honoring one's academic and spiritual teachers (Gurus).
It marks the birth anniversary of the great Sage Ved Vyasa, who compiled the four Vedas.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees perform Vyasa Puja and wash the feet of their spiritual mentors.
- Perform 'Pada Puja' (ceremonial washing of the Guru's feet) as a sign of supreme humility and submission.
Guru Purnima: Frequently Asked Questions
Ashadha Shukla Purnima; its swami is Chandra, a Purna Tithi.
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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