04 Jul, 2020

GURU PURNIMA

Guru Purnima (Poornima) also known as Vyasa Purnima marks the birthday of Ved Vyasa. It is a spiritual tradition in Hindu culture dedicated to Gurus, who are enlightened humans, ready to share their wisdom. It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by the Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. This festival is traditionally observed by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains to revere their chosen spiritual teachers / leaders and express their gratitude. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June–July) as it is known in the Hindu calendar of India. The festival was revived by Mahatma Gandhi to pay tribute to his spiritual guru Shrimad Rajchandra. Purnima (Poornima) also known as Vyasa Purnima marks the birthday of Ved Vyasa. It is a spiritual tradition in Hindu culture dedicated to Gurus, who are enlightened humans, ready to share their wisdom. It is celebrated as a festival in India, Nepal and Bhutan by the Hindus, Jains and Buddhists.