Guru Purnima
Kannada
Guru Purnima
About Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha (June-July) to honour spiritual teachers and gurus. It is also celebrated as the birthday of Sage Vyasa.
Devotees offer prayers and gifts to their gurus, seeking blessings for spiritual growth and guidance.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated at ashrams and temples, with devotees performing rituals and offering prayers.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and offer prayers to their gurus.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Offer prayers and gifts to your guru.
- Visit ashrams and temples.
- Spend the day in meditation and spiritual practices.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the guru's altar with flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers and gifts to the guru.
- Chant mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It honours spiritual teachers and gurus, celebrating their role in guiding seekers on the path of spiritual growth and liberation.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.