In India, Guru Purnima 2024 celebrated on July 21 to honors spiritual and academic teacher. This is also observed in Jainism, to honor Lord Mahavir’s first disciple, Gautam Swami.
Guru Purnima a festival celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains to honors the spiritual and academic teachers who guides us in our life journey. In this year, 2024, Guru Purnima will be celebrate on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Festival celebrated in India to express gratitude and respect to our gurus (academic teacher).
Guru Purnima 2024: Origin
Guru Purnima’s origin has deeply rooted in ancient Indian traditions and has a significant role in Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The festival is believed to have started as an occasion to pay homage to great sage Vyasa, who is considered one of the greatest gurus and sages in ancient Hindu scriptures and Mythology like Mahabharata and Puranas.
Over the time and time, Guru Purnima has evolved in to a broader celebration to honouring all academic teachers, spiritual leaders and mentors who have shared knowledge and wisdom with students and others. It is likely to observed with prayers, offerings and ceremonies expressing gratitude and respect towards teachers.
Guru Purnima 2024: Date & Time
| Event | Date & Time |
| Guru Purnima | Sunday, July 21, 2024 |
| Purnima Begins | 05:59 PM, July 20, 2024 |
| Purnima Ends | 03:46 PM, July 21, 2024 |
Guru Purnima 2024: Rituals
Guru Purnima is celebrated by Indians with so many types of rituals that are vary with the regions. In which some common rituals are given below:
- Guru Puja: Indian devotees perform a special worship to their gurus by offerings flowers, fruits and some others items as a token of respect and gratitude.
- Feasting: Some Indian Communities prepare special meals and distributes prasad (sanctified food) to everyone present.
- Satsang and Bhajans: Many Indian communities performs Satsang and Bhajans in praise of guru.
- Offering Seva: Some offering Seva (Selfless Service) as mark of devotion. This can include helping in the maintenance of the ashram, cooking food or assisting in the organization of events.