Hindus celebrate Guru Purnima also as ”Vyasa Puja’‘. Mantras are chanted to venerate the Maha Guru and seek his blessings. Devotional songs and hymns are chanted throughout the day. The Guru Gita, a holy text, is also recited in memory of the Maha Guru. Flowers and gifts are offered and ”prasad’‘ is distributed, sometimes called as ”charanamritha’‘.

In some ashrams, a puja of sandals is conducted, believing it to be that of Sage Ved Vyasa. Others visit their own spiritual gurus and rededicate their lives and spiritual paths to them.

Fellow disciples are also given respect on this day, as the ”Guru Bhai‘ which honors each person’s spiritual journey and sees them and oneself as One with the Guru and the Divine.

Some also start their spiritual journey or studies on this day by giving an offering called ‘deeksha’ to their gurus.

Students of Indian classical music celebrate this day by offering respect to their music teachers, reinforcing the sacred bond between teacher and student, known as the ‘guru-shishya parampara‘.

Q1Which date is Guru Purnima in July?

21 july 2024